CCTV captures horrific hit-and-run in Jaipur: Audi mows down several people; 1 dead, 15 injured

JAIPUR: CCTV footage captured the moments before a speeding luxury car mowed down people gathered along the roadside near Kharbas Circle off Vande Matram Road in Mansarovar on Friday night, killing one person and injuring at least 15 others. Police said the Audi car was allegedly racing with another vehicle when it struck a road divider and rammed into roadside food stalls.Eyewitnesses present at the spot said people had little time to react as the car suddenly rammed into the crowd. “The car came at very high speed, struck the circle, lost control and flew straight into people milling by the roadside. There was a huge hue and cry, with several people writhing in pain,” said Vijay Choudhary, an eyewitness. Another eyewitness said the impact was so sudden that several people were crushed under the vehicle. “Some were crushed under the wheels of the car, it was complete mayhem,” said another person. The deceased was identified as Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara, who worked as a helper at a food stall. Four injured were referred to SMS Hospital in critical condition, while others were admitted to Jaipuria Hospital. Three of the injured were discharged after first aid, Kadwasra said. Police identified the Audi driver as Dinesh Rinwa, a businessman. He allegedly fled the spot with two others, leaving the car behind. Police said the vehicle had been purchased around three months ago. One of the occupants was caught by local residents and handed over to the police. The accused were allegedly intoxicated. Police said the car was seized and mobile phones were recovered from it. Chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the incident, saying, “The road accident in Jaipur's Patrakar Colony is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. Instructions have been given to ensure prompt and proper treatment of all the injured.” Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, who visited the injured at Jaipuria Hospital and SMS Trauma Centre, said, “Doctors and medical staff have been directed to provide the best possible and timely treatment to all injured citizens..”(With Agency Inputs)