9 killed, 10 injured in Ahmedabad road accident; Gujarat CM announces ex-gratia

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accident. It does not appear to be a case of drunk driving. But our primary investigation has revealed the speed of the Jaguar car was extremely high.

Since (car driver) Tathya Patel is under treatment, we will arrest him once doctors give the go-ahead," Desai said at the Sola Civil Hospital. Sources informed the news agency that most of the deceased and injured youth belonged to other cities and were living here as paying guests. They said that after learning about the first accident, they went on the bridge out of curiosity, and minutes later, the speeding car came from the Karnavati Club side and ran over the crowd.  The parents and other family members of the deceased reached the Sola Civil Hospital and demanded the harshest punishment for the accused.

The crossroads under the ISKCON bridge is a popular hangout spot for youngsters during night hours, as they gather there to have tea and snacks. Many people wanting to travel to other towns and cities also gather at the ISKCON crossroads to catch buses or private vehicles. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced compensation for the families of the deceased and injured in the Ahmedabad road accident.  “The accident that happened last night at ISKCON Bridge in Ahmedabad is very sad.