World · India Bureau
Kerala man arrested after rented car ploughs through dozen vehicles
A young man was arrested after the hired vehicle he was driving struck over a dozen cars during an 8-kilometre stretch in Kerala. Police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, though tests are pending.
LSN India ·
Authorities in Kerala have arrested a youth following an incident in which a rented vehicle collided with multiple cars over a significant distance, causing widespread traffic disruption and property damage.
The driver was operating a hired car when it struck more than a dozen vehicles along an 8-kilometre stretch, according to police statements. The series of collisions raised immediate concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators suspect the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances at the time of the incident. However, formal test results have not yet been completed to confirm the suspected substance use.
The arrested individual remains in police custody as authorities continue their investigation. Officials are examining the sequence of events that led to the multiple collisions and gathering evidence to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Details regarding the extent of damage to vehicles involved and whether there were any reported injuries have not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing.