Drunk Water Tanker Driver Allegedly Hits 2 Autos, 8 Two-Wheelers In Kalyan; Five Injured In Rambaug Rampage
Kalyan: Panic gripped the Rambaug area of Kalyan on Friday after a water tanker driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, rammed into two autorickshaws and seven to eight two-wheelers while driving recklessly at high speed. Five people were injured in the incident. Pedestrians Escape Narrowly As Tanker Goes Out Of Control Several pedestrians narrowly escaped being hit, averting what could…
Kalyan experienced panic on Friday after a water tanker driver, allegedly intoxicated, recklessly slammed into two autorickshaws and seven to eight two-wheelers while speedily navigating Ambedkar Road in the Rambaug area. Five individuals sustained injuries, while several pedestrians narrowly avoided being hit. Soni Kumar, also known as Gullu, was reportedly operating the tanker at the time of the incident.
The tanker belonged to the Saibaba Water Supplier Company, which provides water in Kalyan and Dombivli under a civic contract. Witnesses claim the driver was driving at high speed and recklessly, prompting residents and autorickshaw drivers to attempt to stop the tanker. However, the driver allegedly failed to slow down, leading to the tanker colliding with a road divider before coming to a halt, captured on nearby CCTV cameras.
The driver was subsequently apprehended by local residents and handed over to the Mahatma Phule Police. Police are currently investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, and seeking to establish the exact circumstances of the event. The driver's alleged intoxication will also be considered during the investigation. This incident has reignited discussions on road safety and the perils of driving under the influence of alcohol, particularly in densely populated areas like Rambaug.
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