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Crime
Racing car crashes into two vehicles in Southeast Delhi, auto‑rickshaw driver killed
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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A high‑speed racing car collided with two vehicles in Southeast Delhi, killing the driver of an auto‑rickshaw.
A racing car rammed into two vehicles in the southeast part of Delhi, leading to the death of an auto‑rickshaw driver. The incident occurred on a busy city road where the high‑speed vehicle first struck a private car and then hit an auto‑rickshaw, whose driver succumbed to injuries at the scene.
Police arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began a preliminary investigation. Early findings indicate the racing car was being driven at excessive speed, prompting concerns about illegal street racing in the capital.
The driver of the racing car has been detained for questioning, and forensic teams are examining the wreckage to determine the exact cause of the crash. Authorities have warned that any form of reckless driving will be dealt with severely.
The accident adds to a series of recent road‑safety incidents in Delhi, underscoring the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and public awareness campaigns against dangerous driving.
Police arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began a preliminary investigation. Early findings indicate the racing car was being driven at excessive speed, prompting concerns about illegal street racing in the capital.
The driver of the racing car has been detained for questioning, and forensic teams are examining the wreckage to determine the exact cause of the crash. Authorities have warned that any form of reckless driving will be dealt with severely.
The accident adds to a series of recent road‑safety incidents in Delhi, underscoring the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and public awareness campaigns against dangerous driving.