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18-year-old arrested after car with burst tyre hits over a dozen vehicles in Keralam
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18-year-old arrested after car with burst tyre hits over a dozen vehicles in Keralam

Police in Kottayam district, Kerala, arrested an 18-year-old man named Gokul after he drove a rented car at high speeds for approximately 88 kilometers despite having a burst tire. The vehicle collided with a scooter rider and subsequently rammed into more than a dozen other vehicles across several locations, including Thrikodithanam and Thengana. The initial victim, a 21-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries to her hands and legs and was hospitalized. Authorities suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, although this has not been confirmed. Residents intercepted the vehicle before police arrived to take the suspect into custody. The incident caused significant traffic congestion and highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety involving young drivers in the region.

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18-year-old arrested after car with burst tyre hits over a dozen vehicles in Keralam

Police in Kottayam district, Kerala, arrested an 18-year-old man named Gokul after he drove a rented car at high speeds for approximately 88 kilometers despite having a burst tire. The vehicle collided with a scooter rider and subsequently rammed into more than a dozen other vehicles across several locations, including Thrikodithanam and Thengana. The initial victim, a 21-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries to her hands and legs and was hospitalized. Authorities suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, although this has not been confirmed. Residents intercepted the vehicle before police arrived to take the suspect into custody. The incident caused significant traffic congestion and highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety involving young drivers in the region.

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