Chaos unfolded on Ambli-Bopal Road in Ahmedabad as a luxury Audi car driver, suspected to be drunk, wreaked havoc during peak traffic hours, ramming multiple vehicles and leaving a trail of destruction. The incident, witnessed by horrified onlookers, ended after the vehicle crashed into a railing.

Eyewitnesses reported that the driver, later identified as Ripal Panchal, a resident of Thaltej, appeared heavily intoxicated and nonchalant about the chaos he had caused. Shockingly, after the series of accidents, he was seen sitting inside his damaged car and smoking a cigarette.

The onlookers thrashed him for his deeds before handing him to M division traffic police.

The rampage began when the Audi first collided with a Harrier SUV near the ISKCON Bridge. The driver continued recklessly, hitting a three-wheeler and another car before crashing into a Nexon near a Tata Motors dealership. The Audi finally came to a halt after striking a barricade, leaving multiple vehicles severely damaged.

Victim Ronica Patil, who was driving the Nexon hit by Panchal, said, “I was on my way to the office when the Audi hit my car, causing me to lose control and crash into the divider. The driver appeared so drunk that he was oblivious to the damage he had caused. After the crash, he sat in the car smoking and then attempted to drive further, colliding with more vehicles.”

Krunal Patel, another victim of the rampage, said, “I had parked my outside Tata Motors when I heard the noise of the accident. When I rushed towards the spot the Audi driver was dragging the Nexon car to the divided and finally colliding with the barricades outside the showroom. The driver was highly intoxicated.” 

Bystanders, angered by the driver’s audacity, chased down the car and managed to stop it after its final collision. Despite being apprehended, witnesses claimed he continued to exhibit signs of intoxication.

CCTV footage of the incidents show the Audi’s erratic driving and the widespread damage caused by the reckless spree. The police have taken Panchal into custody, and further investigation is underway to determine the extent of his intoxication and other circumstances surrounding the accident.

The M division of police have nabbed the accused in the matter and further investigation is on.

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