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Underage driver detained after fatal multi-vehicle crash in Delhi's Kishangarh
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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Police have taken a minor into custody following a deadly multi-vehicle collision in Kishangarh, Delhi, that left several people dead.
Delhi police arrested a driver who is below the legal driving age after a multi-vehicle crash in the Kishangarh area turned fatal. The collision involved several vehicles and resulted in multiple deaths, prompting an immediate police response at the scene.
Investigators said the minor was driving the vehicle that initiated the chain‑reaction crash. He has been placed in police custody pending further questioning and formal charges under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Authorities are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the exact cause of the accident, including possible traffic rule violations and the role of the underage driver. The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the capital.
Family members of the victims have been informed, and the police have promised a thorough investigation to hold all responsible parties accountable.
The case underscores the need for stricter enforcement of age restrictions for drivers and heightened public awareness about safe driving practices in Delhi.
Investigators said the minor was driving the vehicle that initiated the chain‑reaction crash. He has been placed in police custody pending further questioning and formal charges under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Authorities are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the exact cause of the accident, including possible traffic rule violations and the role of the underage driver. The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the capital.
Family members of the victims have been informed, and the police have promised a thorough investigation to hold all responsible parties accountable.
The case underscores the need for stricter enforcement of age restrictions for drivers and heightened public awareness about safe driving practices in Delhi.