A high-end Audi SUV crashed into several stationary vehicles on a service road in South Delhi's Okhla Industrial Area on Monday afternoon, leaving its driver injured. The incident prompted multiple emergency calls to the police.
Sequence of the Collision
The accident occurred around 12:41 pm on Monday. According to the South East district police, the white Audi Q8 e-tron was being driven on a service road when the driver reportedly lost control.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the luxury electric vehicle first collided with three parked cars. The force of the impact was such that the Audi continued moving forward before finally crashing into the rear portion of a stationary truck, which brought it to a halt.
All the vehicles that were struck were parked and unoccupied at the time, preventing further casualties.
Driver's Account and Immediate Aftermath
The injured driver, identified as Babu Lal, a resident of Madhubani in Bihar, was swiftly transported to the AIIMS Trauma Centre in a PCR van. He received treatment and was later released from the hospital.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East) Hemant Tiwari provided details of the driver's statement. "He said that he lost control of the car. He tried pressing the brakes, which didn't work. To save pedestrians and cars on the main road, he crashed the car into cars parked on the side of the road," stated DCP Tiwari.
The Audi is registered to Vikas Narang, a resident of DLF Farms in Chattarpur, who has an office in the Okhla Industrial Area. Police confirmed that Lal had dropped Narang at his office before the accident occurred on his return journey.
Police Investigation and Legal Action
The authorities have registered a case against the driver, Babu Lal. The police are pursuing multiple angles to determine the exact cause of the crash.
A blood sample of the driver has been collected for alcohol testing. Simultaneously, investigators are also examining the possibility of a mechanical failure in the Audi Q8 e-tron, specifically concerning its braking system as claimed by the driver.
The police continue to gather evidence and statements to piece together the final sequence of events leading to the dramatic collision.
