Gandhinagar, Oct 20 (NationPress) A case of reckless driving in Gujarat's capital, Gandhinagar, has resulted in injuries to two scooter riders after a speeding vehicle collided with their scooters near the bustling G Circle in the Infocity region.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening.

As per initial police findings, the car, operated by a woman named Jyoti Rai, crashed into two Activa scooters that were allegedly traveling from the wrong direction.

Witnesses reported the impact was intense, causing both riders to be thrown from their scooters. The injured individuals were promptly transported to a nearby hospital and are currently receiving medical attention.

Reports indicate that the driver sustained minor injuries and initially fled the scene after the accident. However, she later surrendered at the Infocity police station that evening.

The police have taken her into custody and have commenced legal actions under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Local residents have voiced their concerns regarding the frequent accidents at G Circle, a junction infamous for speeding and traffic violations.

“Despite numerous incidents, strict enforcement of speed limits remains absent,” remarked a daily commuter.

Officials have indicated that both overspeeding and wrong-side driving appear to be significant contributing factors in this incident. Data from Gujarat's transport department reveals a troubling trend: in 2023 alone, the state recorded 16,349 road accidents leading to 7,854 fatalities.

Over a five-year period (2018–2022), Gujarat experienced 80,150 registered accidents resulting in 36,626 deaths.

Alarmingly, overspeeding was responsible for over 83 percent of these fatalities, with other factors such as non-compliance with seat belt or helmet regulations, unlicensed driving, and vehicle overloading also playing substantial roles.

The police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the precise sequence of events and determine accountability for the accident.