At least four individuals sustained injuries when a municipal corporation water tanker in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, veered out of control and collided with multiple vehicles on Patel Bridge. The incident occurred during the afternoon as the tanker, descending the bridge, reportedly lost control due to brake failure, causing panic among commuters. Eyewitnesses revealed that the driver, upon realizing the brake malfunction, steered the tanker towards the footpath, averting a more severe collision.
A senior police official stated that the initial investigation indicated brake failure as the cause of the accident, with the tanker striking several cars and motorcycles on the bridge. Fortunately, the vehicle came to a stop after hitting the pavement, preventing further damage. The injured parties were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Following the collision, enraged locals gathered at the scene and vandalized the tanker, prompting police intervention to restore order. The driver absconded post-accident, leading to the initiation of a search operation by the authorities. The collision resulted in damage to multiple cars and motorcycles, with shattered glass and debris strewn across the road, disrupting traffic flow for nearly an hour.
Residents voiced concerns over the operation of poorly maintained vehicles on city roads, emphasizing the risks posed to public safety. Police confirmed the seizure of the tanker for a mechanical inspection to determine the precise cause of the accident. Efforts are underway to locate the driver who fled the scene, as a case has been registered in connection with the incident.
