Maa Flyover crash: Thar jumps divider, rams into oncoming car, 3 injured

Three people were injured in a head-on collision between two cars on Maa Flyover near Topsia in Kolkata on Saturday morning. The accident took place at around 8 am when a Thar allegedly lost control, crossed the divider and entered the opposite lane, crashing into an oncoming four-wheeler.

The impact left three people seriously injured. They were rushed to a private hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

According to preliminary information, the Thar was travelling along Maa Flyover when its driver lost control of the vehicle. The car crossed the divider and moved into the lane meant for traffic coming from the opposite direction. Before the driver could regain control, it collided head-on with another car.

The collision caused injuries to three people travelling in the vehicles. The exact circumstances leading to the accident are yet to be established.

Was the Thar driver under the influence of alcohol?

Police sources said the driver and a passenger in the Thar were allegedly returning after partying at a hotel on Park Street. They are suspected to have been in an intoxicated state at the time of the accident.

However, the circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated. Police are examining whether alcohol consumption played a role in the driver losing control of the vehicle.

Investigators are also looking into the speed at which the Thar was being driven and whether overspeeding contributed to the collision.

Police begin probe into Maa Flyover crash

Following the accident, police launched an investigation to establish the sequence of events that led to the collision. Officials are examining all possible factors, including the driver's condition, vehicle speed and the circumstances under which the Thar crossed the divider.

Further details about the condition of the injured are awaited.