2 MLAs among several injured after car crashes into SUV in Delhi

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like At least six people, including Delhi Aam Aadmi Party MLA Anil Jha and Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Abhay Patil, were injured after a hatchback crossed a road divider and crashed into an SUV near the PWD headquarters on Vikas Marg near ITO in central Delhi on Sunday night, police said. A view of the damaged out-of-control car after it crashed through the divider, in front of the old Police Headquarters, at the ITO traffic signal, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab)The two MLAs were travelling in the SUV when the crash occurred. All those injured sustained minor injuries and were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital, police said. They are in stable condition. ALSO READ | Seven persons, including two cops, dead in police car collision in northeast England Deputy commissioner of police (central) Rohit Ranbir Singh said the IP Estate police station received a call about the road crash at around 9.30pm. A police team reached the spot and found two damaged vehicles, both bearing Delhi registration numbers. “As per the preliminary inquiry, the hatchback was being driven by a 32-year-old resident of Delhi’s Arya Nagar, who was travelling towards ITO from Laxmi Nagar along with his wife and two minor children,” said Singh. Near the PWD office, the car hit the road divider and then crossed the railing. It entered the opposite carriageway and collided with the SUV travelling from ITO towards Laxmi Nagar. “All people sustained minor injuries and were shifted to Lok Nayak Hospital for treatment. They are in stable condition,” the DCP added. The SUV was carrying Anil Jha, the sitting AAP MLA from Kirari Vidhan Sabha, and Abhay Patil, a BJP MLA from Karnataka. Police said all six people involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and were shifted to Lok Nayak Hospital for treatment. Their condition was reported to be stable. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles, particularly the front portion of the SUV. The Fire Brigade was called to the spot to assist in removing the damaged vehicles and clearing the roadway. Further details are awaited. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More