Kottayam : Police took an 18-year-old boy into custody on Tuesday night after he allegedly drove a car at high speed over a nine-km stretch from Payippad to Thengana, ramming several vehicles on the way.
Because of which she escaped from being trapped under the car, the police said the woman was flung to the roadside,. Near Thengana junction, the car lost speed as the wheel plate wore down while it plunged towards a downslope at Kannavatta. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
The car first hit a vehicle at Chanjodi, they said. The police said they had difficulty moving Vinu to Changanassery station. The incident occurred around 6pm. The police identified the driver as Gokul Vinu, a native of Thiruvalla. At Asharimukku, it allegedly knocked down a woman riding a scooter and then drove over the scooter, damaging it. The car also brushed against pedestrians at Asharimukku and hit another car at Poovathumoodu, where one of its tyres burst. The vehicle continued along the busy Vazhoor Road on its rim, sending sparks, as other motorists swerved to avoid it. Motorists then chased the car. The pursuers then blocked it. Residents, angry over the rampage, tried to confront the driver. They suspect he was under the influence of an intoxicant, and he was sent for medical examination. Several of those hurt reportedly sought treatment at private hospitals nearby. Download the TOI App.