At least six people were injured on Sunday afternoon after a Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of a tobacco businessman, went out of control and ploughed into an auto-rickshaw, a motorcycle and pedestrians before mounting the pavement.
The luxury car was reportedly being driven by Shivam Mishra, son of billionaire businessman K K Mishra. The incident occurred around 3:15 pm near Rev-3 Mall in the Ring Wala area, police said.
According to eyewitnesses, the high-end sports car was speeding when it suddenly swerved, first hitting an auto-rickshaw and then crashing into a Royal Enfield motorcycle. The impact flung the biker nearly 10 feet into the air, witnesses said.
The car then mounted the motorcycle’s front wheel, dragged it for some distance and finally came to a halt after hitting an electric pole. Several people standing along the roadside were also injured, triggering panic in the area.
Speaking to reporters, DCP (Central) Atul Kumar Srivastava said, “The accident occurred near Rev-3 Mall when the luxury car, reportedly driven by Shivam Mishra, son of businessman K K Mishra, went out of control and rammed into people standing along the roadside and several vehicles.”
The Mishra family has claimed that Shivam suffered a medical episode while driving. “He has been suffering from such episodes for the last six months,” a family member told the police, adding that he may have experienced a seizure behind the wheel.
Following the crash, angry locals gathered at the spot and surrounded the car. Witnesses alleged that private security personnel, described as bouncers, arrived shortly after and attempted to escort the driver away from the scene.
“I heard that some bouncers broke the window and pulled the driver out of the car. They took him away in another vehicle,” an eyewitness told news agency ANI, adding that four to five people were injured in the incident.
Police later towed the Lamborghini — reportedly worth around ₹12 crore — to Gwaltoli police station. The vehicle drew large crowds, prompting officers to cover it with a tarp, a move that drew criticism from some quarters who alleged preferential treatment for the high-profile family.
DCP Srivastava said an investigation is underway to verify the medical claims and establish the exact circumstances leading to the crash. Further action will be taken based on the findings, police added.
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