Tipsy Driver’s Luxury Car Sparks Chain‑Reaction Crash in Bhubaneswar

In the dead of night on Thursday, the calm streets of Palasuni, Bhubaneswar, were ripped apart by a chaotic series of crashes. According to eyewitnesses, a sleek, high‑end sedan roared down the road at what seemed like well over 150 km/h, its driver apparently under the influence of alcohol.

The first impact was sudden – the speeding car slammed into a small Alto, sending it skidding sideways. Before anyone could react, the same sedan barreled into a Swift Dzire parked nearby, then careened onto the road’s shoulder where two motorcycles were waiting at a stop. The result? Three cars and two two‑wheelers mangled beyond easy repair.

First‑responders arrived within minutes, whisking the injured to Capital Hospital. One victim’s condition worsened, prompting a transfer to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Altogether, four to five people suffered injuries ranging from minor bruises to more serious trauma.

Local residents, startled by the noise and flashing lights, gathered along the roadside, their anxiety palpable as traffic ground to a halt. The sudden blockage caused a temporary gridlock, amplifying the chaos in the neighbourhood.

Mancheswar police reached the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Officers detained the driver on suspicion of drunk driving and have launched a probe to piece together exactly how the crash unfolded. Preliminary statements suggest the driver’s intoxication played a key role, but investigators are still gathering evidence.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of combining high speed with alcohol. Authorities have reiterated calls for responsible driving, especially on busy urban roads where a single reckless act can endanger dozens.