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Two arrested after high-speed crash kills three; driver had visited multiple bars

Police have arrested two young passengers in connection with a fatal car accident that claimed three lives. Investigators allege the driver had consumed alcohol at multiple establishments before operating the vehicle at excessive speed.

LSN India · 12 October 2026

Two arrested after high-speed crash kills three; driver had visited multiple bars

Authorities arrested two individuals identified as Ameen and Joel on charges of abetting in a fatal motor vehicle accident that resulted in three deaths. The pair were passengers in a Mini Cooper that was being operated at approximately 120 km/hr at the time of the collision, according to police statements.

Investigators revealed that the driver had visited at least three bars before getting behind the wheel of the vehicle. The sequence of events leading up to the crash suggested a pattern of risky behavior, with the driver operating the compact car at speeds well above safe limits on what officials described as an unsafe route.

The arrests of Ameen and Joel were made within 24 hours of the accident. Police indicated that both passengers faced criminal charges for their alleged role in facilitating the circumstances that led to the tragedy. The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the complete chain of events preceding the collision.

The incident has renewed focus on traffic safety concerns and alcohol-impaired driving in the region. Officials have not released additional details regarding the identities of the deceased or the exact location of the crash at this time.