Nine people were injured after a car reportedly rammed into four motorcycles and two cars near the Rasulgarh Durga Puja Mandap in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, according to Odisha Post. Police have begun investigating the collision, while an allegation that the driver was intoxicated remains unconfirmed.
The crash involved multiple vehicles and occurred near one of Rasulgarh’s prominent public gathering points. The available report did not provide the names of those injured, the extent of their injuries, or details of the hospitals where they may have been taken for treatment.
According to the report, the car struck four motorcycles and two cars in what became a series collision. The circumstances that led to the initial impact, including the speed and direction of the vehicles, have not been disclosed. Police are expected to establish the sequence of events as part of their investigation.
The driver was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the crash, but police had not confirmed the allegation when the report was published. The claim therefore remains subject to the findings of the investigation and any medical or forensic procedures carried out by the authorities.
A crowd gathered at the location after the collision and confronted the driver. Some people allegedly assaulted him before police reached the area, according to the report. The circumstances surrounding the confrontation, including whether any complaint has been filed over the alleged assault, were not specified.
The incident highlights the immediate safety risks created when a single collision escalates into a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles and road users. The presence of motorcycles among the vehicles struck also means that several of those exposed may have had limited physical protection at the time of impact. However, the report does not provide enough information to determine how each injured person was travelling or whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash.
Police action will be central to establishing whether intoxication, negligent driving, road conditions, vehicle failure or another factor contributed to the collision. The investigation may also clarify whether the driver was detained, whether breath or medical tests were conducted, and what charges could follow.
The report did not include an official police statement, details of damage to the vehicles, or an update on the condition of the injured. Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash and are expected to determine whether drunk driving was involved.
