The driver, who lost control of the SUV, then rammed into a wall, leaving the car completely mangled.
Five people were killed and at least three others injured after a speeding car ran over them in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night.
The incident occurred near the Nagla Budhi area of the city, officials said. According to police, the Tata Nexon first hit a motorcycle and then a divider before veering off and crashing into a group of people standing by the roadside.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and are currently undergoing treatment.
“We pulled people out from under the car. The injured were in very critical condition and were taken to the hospital,”
An eyewitness said. Following the accident, an angry mob pulled the driver out of the car and assaulted him before police intervened, arresting him and seizing the vehicle.
Author's summary: A speeding SUV in Agra killed 5 people and injured 3 others, sparking a violent reaction from locals.