Car with 12 Traffic Violations Hits Pedestrians in Lucknow, Leaving Two Critically Injured
Car with 12 challans ploughs into 2 pedestrians in Lucknow
Hindustan Times
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A car with a history of 12 traffic violations struck two pedestrians in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, critically injuring them. The incident, which occurred outside a government office, was captured on CCTV and led to police action, including an FIR against the unidentified driver.
- 01The incident occurred outside the BSNL office in Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow.
- 02Both victims are hospitalized in critical condition.
- 03The car involved had 12 prior traffic violations for overspeeding.
- 04Police are investigating and have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the law.
- 05Family members suspect Sanskar Agarwal was driving the vehicle.
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On Monday, a car with 12 traffic challans for overspeeding struck two pedestrians outside the BSNL office in Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, critically injuring both individuals. The incident occurred at 10:35 am and went unnoticed until CCTV footage surfaced on social media, prompting police to register a First Information Report (FIR) the following day. The victims, Abhinav Shukla and Prateek Sharma, are currently hospitalized in critical condition, with Abhinav unconscious and Prateek suffering multiple fractures. Police investigations revealed the vehicle's history of traffic violations and are focusing on identifying the driver, believed to be Sanskar Agarwal, who allegedly abandoned the car post-accident. The vehicle is registered to Ashok Agarwal, a resident of Lalkuan.
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The incident raises concerns about road safety and enforcement of traffic laws in Lucknow, potentially leading to stricter regulations.
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