Bhubaneswar, Dec 29: Tension flared at Xavier Square in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening after an accident involving three vehicles left over seven individuals injured.
Hundreds of local residents staged a roadblock, demanding compensation for the victims of the series of collisions, which caused significant traffic congestion across the city.
According to sources, the mishap involved a car, a pickup van, and an auto-rickshaw. The collisions were reportedly caused by reckless driving by an intoxicated individual.
Angered by the incident, local residents allegedly assaulted the drunk driver before blocking the road to press for justice and compensation for the injured.
To control the situation, three platoons of police forces were deployed to the area.
The incident has reignited concerns about road safety and the enforcement of regulations against drunk driving. Residents and passers-by emphasised the urgent need for stricter laws and harsher penalties to deter such behaviour.
Police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident. Authorities assured the public of their commitment to addressing road safety issues and taking appropriate action in the case.
