Jaipur drunk-driving horror: Speeding luxury car mows down 15 pedestrians, 1 dead; manhunt on

Police say the occupants were intoxicated; one person has been detained while others fled as hospitals treat the injured.

Jaipur, Friday night: A speeding luxury car ploughed into pedestrians near Kharabas Circle in Jaipur’s Patrakar Colony, killing one person and injuring 15, police said.

The crash unfolded late Friday when the car hit a divider, lost control and rammed roadside stalls and food carts over a stretch of about 30 metres before coming to a halt. Several parked vehicles were damaged, triggering panic in the area.

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Police said four people were travelling in the car and were allegedly intoxicated. One occupant has been detained, while the others fled the scene. The vehicle has been seized.

Victim dies during treatment; four shifted to critical care

All the injured were first taken to Jaipuria Hospital for primary treatment. Eight were admitted there, while others were shifted to private hospitals or returned home with family members.

One of the injured, Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara, later died during treatment. Four critically injured patients were referred to Sawai Man Singh Hospital, police said.

Officials visit hospitals; CM orders treatment

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the death and directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured.

Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar visited Jaipuria Hospital to enquire about the condition of those admitted.