A high-speed Mercedes car lost control late night in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, ramming into three people sleeping on a footpath. The incident unfolded near Ambience Mall, shocking residents and highlighting road safety concerns in the upscale southwest Delhi neighborhood.
Mercedes horror: Two critical after Vasant Kunj crash
A Mercedes G63 luxury SUV crashed violently at 2:33 am on November 30 (Sunday) in Delhi's Vasant Kunj North, killing one person and critically injuring two restaurant workers waiting at an auto stand opposite Ambience Mall on Nelson Mandela Marg.
Driver apprehended after vehicle hits pole due to diversion
Police responded swiftly to a PCR call, finding the mangled Mercedes and three injured victims- aged 23, 35, and 23- all Ambience Mall restaurant employees. Rohit (23) from Uttarakhand's Chamoli, was declared dead on arrival, while the other two undergo treatment. Driver Shivam (29) from Karol Bagh, travelling with his wife and brother after a wedding, lost control navigating a diversion, slamming into a pole where the victims stood; the car belongs to his friend Abhishek. Shivam has been detained, with legal action underway pending inquiry.
Vehicle from Himachal Pradesh
Police swiftly detained the Mercedes driver at the spot, initiating a probe into rash driving and negligence. The car bears Himachal Pradesh registration, suggesting it belonged to an out-of-state owner, with investigations underway to verify ownership and the driver's credentials. No alcohol involvement has been confirmed yet, pending medical tests.
Brutal Mercedes crash in Vasant Kunj leaves 2 critically injured
A speeding Mercedes unleashed horror in Vasant Kunj, mercilessly crushing three people sleeping on a footpath, with two victims now fighting for life in hospitals. The shocking incident, which occurred right in front of Ambience Mall on a busy stretch, underscores the perils of reckless driving in high-traffic commercial zones.
Accident site reveals crash severity
The divider at the crash location lies completely shattered, evidencing the immense force of the luxury car's impact and the driver's loss of control. Eyewitness accounts describe the vehicle veering wildly before plowing into the helpless pedestrians, amplifying the tragedy's gruesome scale. Police have sealed the area for forensic examination to pinpoint speed and contributing factors.
The accident occurred directly in front of Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj, a busy commercial hub prone to late-night traffic. Local police cordoned off the area, deploying forensics to reconstruct the sequence and ascertain if road conditions contributed. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as the southwest district probes deepen.
