Delhi Road Crash Leaves Two MLAs and Several Others Injured After Car Hits SUV

Delhi Crash: Two MLAs Among Six Injured as Hatchback Rams SUV Near ITO

At least six people, including Delhi AAP MLA Anil Jha and Karnataka BJP MLA Abhay Patil, were injured after a hatchback crossed a divider and crashed into an SUV near the PWD headquarters on Vikas Marg in central Delhi on Sunday night.

The two legislators were travelling in the SUV when the collision occurred. Police said all those involved suffered minor injuries and were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital, where they were reported to be stable.

Hatchback Crosses Divider

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Ranbir Singh said police received information about the accident at around 9:30 pm.

A police team reached the spot and found two damaged vehicles, both registered in Delhi. According to the preliminary investigation, a 32-year-old man from Arya Nagar was driving the hatchback from Laxmi Nagar towards ITO with his wife and two minor children.

Near the PWD office, the car hit the divider and crossed the railing before entering the opposite carriageway. It then collided with the SUV travelling in the opposite direction.

Two MLAs Hurt in Collision

The SUV was carrying Anil Jha, the AAP MLA from Kirari, and Abhay Patil, a BJP MLA from Karnataka.

All six people involved in the accident sustained minor injuries and were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital for medical attention. Their condition remained stable.

Fire Brigade Clears Damaged Vehicles

The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the SUV suffering major damage to its front section.

The Fire Brigade was called to the scene to assist with removing the damaged vehicles and clearing the roadway. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the accident.