1 killed, 2 hurt as car driven by bizwoman runs over them in Lucknow
The deceased was identified as Ravindra Pandey, resident of Rupur, Khadra, who was riding a bicycle when the car hit him. The other two victims, Daksh Sonkar, 16, from Kadamrasoolpur and beggarwoman Ramapati from Baddopur, Barabanki, were rushed to trauma centre with serious injuries.
According to police, accident occurred around noon when Tanu Gupta, 35, real estate businesswoman residing in Saadatganj, was travelling in a Maruti Brezza along with her mother, Rajni Gupta.
The car, coming from Daliganj crossing, reportedly lost control near Shia PG College. It first hit three pedestrians standing or moving by the roadside and crashed into the counters of a café and an electronics shop before finally colliding with an electric pole and coming to a halt.
Eyewitnesses said the impact of the collision triggered panic in the area, as bystanders rushed to the aid of the victims and informed police.
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A team from Madeyganj police station arrived promptly at the spot and, with help from locals, transported the injured to the trauma centre, where doctors declared Ravindra Pandey dead on arrival. The other two continue to receive treatment.
Tanu Gupta was taken into custody and her vehicle seized. FIR was lodged on the basis of a complaint filed by Golu Sonkar, father of Daksh, the injured boy .
SHO Rajesh Kumar Singh of Madeyganj police station said detailed investigation was underway. The vehicle will undergo technical inspection to determine whether the accident was caused by either brake failure or the accelerator being pressed unintentionally. The exact cause of the loss of control is yet to be ascertained.
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