Lives saved, but jail awaits: Reckless stunt driving leads to car plunging into Chandauli river

In Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, a car recently fell into a canal. The five young men inside the car narrowly escaped the incident. Local residents and police worked hard to rescue the youths from the submerged vehicle.

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Shantanu Poswal
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Chandauli river (File Image(representative image))

A shocking incident in Chandauli has highlighted the dangers of reckless driving and stunt behavior. Five friends were en route to a picnic when their car, traveling at a high speed, veered off and plunged into a canal. The terrifying moment brought them face to face with death.

High-speed joyride ends in disaster

On September 25, the group was enjoying their drive, occasionally performing stunts for fun. However, their joyride took a catastrophic turn when the car lost control and fell into the canal, quickly submerging. Fortunately, the friends managed to escape from the vehicle and were rescued by local villagers and police officers who were nearby.

The shocking incident was captured on video and quickly went viral, prompting police to initiate a search for the individuals involved. As investigations progressed, authorities discovered that the accident stemmed from the friends' own reckless behavior.

Legal consequences for recklessness

Following the investigation, police charged the five youths with negligence. They also issued fines for violating traffic regulations and impounded the vehicle involved in the incident. Furthermore, the friends were taken into custody as part of the legal proceedings against them.

The police reported that the incident occurred in the Chakia Kotwali area, where the car was found drifting in the canal like a piece of debris. After the accident, the vehicle was retrieved with the help of a crane, and authorities are now emphasizing the dangers associated with stunt driving.