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Crime
Two dead, including a minor, as SUV veers onto footpath in Ahmedabad; beer cans recovered
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:01 PM
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An SUV crashed onto a footpath in Ahmedabad, killing two people, one of them a minor, and police found beer cans inside the vehicle.
Police said an SUV entered a footpath in a busy area of Ahmedabad, striking pedestrians and causing two fatalities. Among the dead was a minor, while the second victim was an adult. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but both victims were pronounced dead at the hospital.
Investigators retrieved several empty beer cans from the vehicle, prompting questions about possible intoxication. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained for questioning and a breathalyzer test is pending.
The Ahmedabad City Police have launched a probe into the incident, focusing on traffic violations and potential DUI. Officials warned that driving under the influence will attract strict legal action under state law.
The accident has sparked public concern over road safety on crowded footpaths, with local authorities urging motorists to adhere to traffic rules and avoid reckless driving.
Investigators retrieved several empty beer cans from the vehicle, prompting questions about possible intoxication. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained for questioning and a breathalyzer test is pending.
The Ahmedabad City Police have launched a probe into the incident, focusing on traffic violations and potential DUI. Officials warned that driving under the influence will attract strict legal action under state law.
The accident has sparked public concern over road safety on crowded footpaths, with local authorities urging motorists to adhere to traffic rules and avoid reckless driving.