Speeding Car Crashes into Diversion Barricade on Ahmedabad’s ISKCON Bridge
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A high-speed car crash shook SG Highway in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, after a vehicle smashed into iron diversion sheets on the ISKCON Bridge opposite Wide Angle multiplex. The driver, identified as 20-year-old Het Parikh, escaped unharmed despite the severe impact that left his vehicle badly mangled.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 AM when Parikh was returning home to Anandnagar, Satellite, after driving down from Gandhinagar. According to local police officers who rushed to the scene upon receiving an emergency call, Parikh lost control of the speeding vehicle on the bridge, crashing directly into the temporary iron barricading setup for ongoing construction work.
Miraculous Escape Despite Heavy Damage
The impact caused extensive damage across the vehicle, destroying the front bumper, bonnet, boot, and both side panels. Fortunately, Parikh suffered no injuries, and no pedestrians or other motorists were caught in the path of the vehicle.
A police team stationed nearby arrived promptly to inspect the crash site. Officials confirmed that Parikh was present at the scene when officers arrived and admitted to losing control of the wheel due to excessive speed.
Fresh Diversion Placed for Flyover Construction
The crash occurred on a newly opened stretch of the ISKCON Bridge ramp opposite Wide Angle, which was opened to traffic just two days ago. The temporary diversion was installed to facilitate ongoing construction connecting the ISKCON flyover towards Karnavati Club.
Police have registered a formal complaint against Het Parikh for rash and negligent driving under relevant sections of the law. Further investigation into the incident is currently underway.
