Drunk Driver Crashes Audi into Pedestrians in Jaipur, Killing 1 and Injuring 16
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A devastating incident occurred in Jaipur's Patrakar Colony when a speeding Audi car, allegedly driven by intoxicated individuals, rammed into pedestrians near Kharabas Circle on Friday night. The crash resulted in one fatality and injured at least 16 people. According to eyewitnesses and police officials, the car was involved in a high-speed chase, lost control after hitting a road divider, and then crashed into roadside stalls and food carts. The car was severely damaged, with side and rear windshields shattered. Station House Officer (SHO) Madan Kadwasra stated that over 50 people were present at the scene when the car went out of control. 'The car hit over 10 stalls, ran over more than 16 people, and finally stopped after crashing into a tree about 100 meters away,' he said. Police have detained one occupant of the car, while the others fled the scene. The vehicle has been seized, and all injured pedestrians were taken to Jaipuria hospital for primary treatment. Four of them were critically injured and were referred to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital. Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed condolences over the death and directed officials to ensure the injured received proper treatment. Deputy chief minister Premchand Bairwa and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar visited Jaipuria Hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara, who was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
