Thane, February 26 At least six people were injured, two of them seriously, when a speeding car driven by a doctor crashed into several parked vehicles in the Kalyan area of Thane district, Maharashtra, police said on Thursday.
According to police officials, the driver of the car suddenly lost control, causing it to crash into three to four vehicles parked along the roadside on Wednesday morning.
The car driver, identified as Dr. Sanjay Bendale, has been detained by the Khadakpada police in connection with the accident, which left six people injured, they said.
"The impact of the crash was so severe that two-wheelers parked nearby were heavily damaged. Local residents rushed to the scene to assist the victims and transported them to a nearby hospital," an official said.
Of the injured, two sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital, he said.
Police are investigating whether a technical malfunction or human error caused the crash, according to the official.
An offense has been registered against the doctor under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), he added.