At least nine people were injured after a car reportedly rammed into four motorcycles and two cars near the Rasulgarh Durga Puja Mandap in Bhubaneswar, according to Odisha Post – Bhubaneswar. The collision was reported on Tuesday, October 20, with police investigating the circumstances of the crash.
The incident occurred near the Rasulgarh area, a busy urban location in Bhubaneswar. The car struck multiple two-wheelers and vehicles, leaving at least nine people injured. The available report does not specify the identities of those injured or provide details about the severity of their injuries.
The driver was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the collision, but police had not confirmed that allegation when the report was published. Authorities have begun investigating the crash and are expected to establish whether drunk driving was involved.
A crowd gathered at the location after the collision and confronted the driver. Some people allegedly assaulted him before police reached the area. The report does not provide details on whether anyone was detained or whether a case had been registered in connection with the alleged assault.
The incident involved four motorcycles and two cars, according to the report. The sequence of the collision and the speed of the vehicle have not been established in the available information. Police action is expected to focus on determining how the crash occurred and whether the driver had consumed alcohol before driving.
The reported collision places both road safety and crowd response at the centre of the incident. While the alleged intoxication has not been confirmed, the police investigation will determine whether it contributed to the crash and what further action is warranted. The report does not identify any official statement on the condition of the injured people or the driver’s status.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the crash near the Rasulgarh Durga Puja Mandap. Further details are expected as police establish the cause of the collision and verify the allegation of drunk driving.
