Speeding car causes multi-vehicle collision in Ahmedabad, several injured

In a shocking incident on Monday morning, a speeding car caused a major accident near Sola Cross Road in Ahmedabad, injuring multiple people and damaging several vehicles. The accident occurred at approximately 7.41 am on Monday, when a reckless driver lost control of his car and crashed into multiple two-wheelers, pedestrians, and parked vehicles.  

According to police reports, Chintan Mukeshbhai Parikh (38), a resident of Memnagar, Ahmedabad, was driving his Maruti Ertiga at an extremely high speed and in a careless manner.  

Accident Details 

Due to rash and negligent driving, Parikh collided with three two-wheeler riders, two pedestrians, and three parked cars on the roadside, causing significant injuries to four individuals. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle was moving at an uncontrollable speed before the driver lost control and rammed into oncoming traffic.  

Emergency services were immediately alerted, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported so far, but some victims have sustained serious injuries.  

Police Action

The A-Division Traffic Police swiftly intervened and apprehended the accused driver on the spot. Authorities have registered a case against Parikh under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Motor Vehicles Act for reckless and negligent driving.  

A senior police official stated, “We have taken the accused into custody, and further investigation is underway. Strict legal action will be taken to ensure road safety and prevent such reckless driving incidents in the future.”