Nine dead, including two cops, in multiple car crash on Ahmedabad's ISKCON flyover

The ‘hit-and-run’ involved a Jaguar, the police added.

Updated on: Jul 20, 2023, 08:33:26 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Ritu Maria Johny

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At least nine people, including two police officers, were killed and 13 injured after an accident involving three vehicles occurred at the ISKCON flyover on Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) highway, news agency ANI reported. The multiple crash happened at around 1.15 am on Thursday, Gujarat police said.

The driver of the car, identified as Satya Patel, also suffered injuries. (ANI)

The ‘hit-and-run’ involved a Jaguar, the police added. The driver of the car, identified as Satya Patel, also suffered injuries.

The flyover near ISKCON temple has been temporarily shut following the incident.

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Media reports said that an SUV rammed into a dumper from behind leading to chaos on the road. Later, the luxury car - running at over 100 kmph - ploughed into a crowd gathered there after the accident between the two vehicles, Youth from Botad and Surendranagar were among the dead, news agency PTI reported.

This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates.

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