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Teen arrested after runaway car damages dozen vehicles in Kerala
An 18-year-old has been taken into custody following a multi-vehicle collision in Kerala after the hired car he was driving suffered a burst tyre. Police suspect the teenager may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident.
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The accident occurred when the vehicle, which the teenager had rented, lost control after experiencing a tyre blowout. The resulting collision left more than a dozen parked or stationary vehicles damaged at the scene.
Local police responded to the incident and apprehended the 18-year-old driver. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, with particular focus on whether impairment played a role in the collision.
Officers suspect the teenager may have been under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances at the time of the incident, though confirmatory tests are yet to be completed. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to establish the precise sequence of events that led to the collision.
The extent of injuries, if any, and the total damage assessment were not immediately disclosed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and vehicle control in busy traffic areas across the state.