Drunk Audi driver jumps curb, runs over 5 sleeping on Delhi footpath; arrested
The victims were rushed to local hospitals before police arrived. They have been identified as Ladhi (40), her daughter Bimla (8), husband Sabami alias Chirma (45), and Ram Chander (45), along with his wife Narayani (35). All are originally from Rajasthan.As per eyewitnesses and initial investigation, the white Audi mounted the curb and ran over the victims while they were asleep outside Shiva Camp. The car then drove for some distance before ramming a truck.Police officials said a case has been lodged, and further investigation is ongoing.Back in May, at least two people were killed and three injured after a Swift car, driven by a 19-year-old boy, first hit a cyclist and then crashed into a roadside slum in west Delhi.In another case of negligent driving, a two-year-old girl died after being hit by a car driven by her 15-year-old neighbour in the city's Paharganj area in April.- EndsMust Watch
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