180kmph Laura crash: 2 dead: India Gate, Delhi - Team-BHP

tsk1979 · 25th February 2008, 10:40

In the Wee hours of sunday 2 people died and 2 were injured when they crashed near India gate at high speed. All 4 were drunk and the car was close to 180kmph when it crashed(According to Police and TOI)
Alcohol plus 180kmph claims two young lives in car crash-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India
Police is also speculating racing
Car racing led to mishap?-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India

Though the 180kmph figure is obviously bloated by the police, there is no doubt that every ear countless lives are snuffed out due to drunk driving.
The two who lost their lives were in the back seat, while the driver and the co passenger were saved by Airbags and seatbelts.
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SumitB · 25th February 2008, 10:43

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...tml#post733717 (Accidents in India - PICS)

(Posted this yesterday. No pics added though :-()

amitpunjani · 25th February 2008, 10:49

It was also written in times of India that the car wa so badly damaged that the crane even could find a proper place to hook the car for towing purposes.

It is clear that the two passengers in the front were only saved due to airbags.

Amit

Rehaan · 25th February 2008, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

The two who lost their lives were in the back seat, while the driver and the co passenger were saved by Airbags and seatbelts.

Princess Diana phenomenon...

cya
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ab1xlr8 · 25th February 2008, 12:33

shows the importance of seatbelts,feel sorry for the back seaters,lost there lives for no fault of their own

ram_hyundai · 25th February 2008, 12:51

these guys deserve such an end.From what can be read it was HEAVY INFLUENCE of alchahol and not a normal stuff.They were endagering others life too with such acts of ignorance.
ram

Torqy · 25th February 2008, 12:58

MODS: Can we have a DEDICATED DRUNKEN DRIVING thread like "the official non-auto image" thread?

Lets keep all the IDIOTS in one place......What say?

-- Torqy

esteem_lover · 25th February 2008, 13:12

If only one of the 4 was not drunk, this could have been averted. Goes to show that there is no safe car as long as the driver is not sane.

StarScream · 26th February 2008, 15:22

Im suprised no one has posted this incident on the forum. If its been discussed, I apologize for reposting, I didn't find it:

Alcohol plus 180kmph claims two young lives in car crash-Cities-The Times of India

Two killed in car crash near India Gate, Delhi- Hindustan Times

and today...

Car racing led to mishap?-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India

My son was not driving: Skoda owner-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India

Essentially a Laura with four people, allegedly drunk, lost control at 180kmph early morning Sunday (I think) hit a garbage bin and turned turtle a couple of times. Two people, sitting in the back died. The driver and front passenger were saved by airbags. One of the papers said today the Laura had airbags in the back but they did not inflate and cops are checking why.

Eddy · 26th February 2008, 15:25

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...s-2-delhi.html (Drunk driving claims 2 in Delhi)

StarScream · 26th February 2008, 15:39

thanks for pointing the thread out Eddy. Mods please merge/delete.

Rudra Sen · 26th February 2008, 15:46

Mods note: Thread merged.

dadu · 26th February 2008, 16:20

The India gate road from the Gate to the Rashtrapati bhavan is one single well laid out wide stretch (although with multiple intersections inbetween) but at the early hours, its usually deserted and a perfect spot for racing i.e. recipe for disaster.

No doubt this had to happen.

nripin · 26th February 2008, 16:27

Any updates on the Rear AirBags ?

shuvd · 26th February 2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by nripin

Any updates on the Rear AirBags ?

The Laura L&K comes with rear curtain bags. Don't think those would have helped the rear passengers. May their souls RIP.

25th February 2008, 10:40	#1 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 7,103 View My Garage	Drunk driving claims 2 in Delhi In the Wee hours of sunday 2 people died and 2 were injured when they crashed near India gate at high speed. All 4 were drunk and the car was close to 180kmph when it crashed(According to Police and TOI) Alcohol plus 180kmph claims two young lives in car crash-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India Police is also speculating racing Car racing led to mishap?-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India Though the 180kmph figure is obviously bloated by the police, there is no doubt that every ear countless lives are snuffed out due to drunk driving. The two who lost their lives were in the back seat, while the driver and the co passenger were saved by Airbags and seatbelts. IBNLIVE image __________________ My DCMAG Portfolio!

25th February 2008, 12:51	#6 (permalink)
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: trivandrum,alleppey Posts: 1,562 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	these guys deserve such an end.From what can be read it was HEAVY INFLUENCE of alchahol and not a normal stuff.They were endagering others life too with such acts of ignorance. ram __________________ had loved hyundai,now starting to love others too

25th February 2008, 12:58	#7 (permalink)
Torqy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 258	MODS: Can we have a DEDICATED DRUNKEN DRIVING thread like "the official non-auto image" thread? Lets keep all the IDIOTS in one place......What say? -- Torqy Last edited by Torqy : 25th February 2008 at 13:00.

26th February 2008, 15:22	#9 (permalink)
StarScream BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Noida/Delhi Posts: 203	180kmph Laura crash: 2 dead: India Gate, Delhi Im suprised no one has posted this incident on the forum. If its been discussed, I apologize for reposting, I didn't find it: Alcohol plus 180kmph claims two young lives in car crash-Cities-The Times of India Two killed in car crash near India Gate, Delhi- Hindustan Times and today... Car racing led to mishap?-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India My son was not driving: Skoda owner-Delhi-Cities-The Times of India Essentially a Laura with four people, allegedly drunk, lost control at 180kmph early morning Sunday (I think) hit a garbage bin and turned turtle a couple of times. Two people, sitting in the back died. The driver and front passenger were saved by airbags. One of the papers said today the Laura had airbags in the back but they did not inflate and cops are checking why. Last edited by StarScream : 26th February 2008 at 15:23. Reason: spelling

26th February 2008, 15:25	#10 (permalink)
Eddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 692	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...s-2-delhi.html (Drunk driving claims 2 in Delhi) __________________ Daily Ride: Swift VDI (ABS) - Silky Silver - Sep07 - 16,500 kms. Family Ride: Ford Ikon Flair - Black - Sep04 - 47,000 kms.

25th February 2008, 10:43	#2 (permalink)
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 256	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...tml#post733717 (Accidents in India - PICS) (Posted this yesterday. No pics added though :-()

25th February 2008, 10:49	#3 (permalink)
amitpunjani BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 80	It was also written in times of India that the car wa so badly damaged that the crane even could find a proper place to hook the car for towing purposes. It is clear that the two passengers in the front were only saved due to airbags. Amit

25th February 2008, 12:33	#5 (permalink)
ab1xlr8 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 29	shows the importance of seatbelts,feel sorry for the back seaters,lost there lives for no fault of their own

25th February 2008, 13:12	#8 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,688 View My Garage	If only one of the 4 was not drunk, this could have been averted. Goes to show that there is no safe car as long as the driver is not sane.

26th February 2008, 15:39	#11 (permalink)
StarScream BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Noida/Delhi Posts: 203	thanks for pointing the thread out Eddy. Mods please merge/delete.

26th February 2008, 15:46	#12 (permalink)
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,417 View My Garage	Mods note: Thread merged. __________________ ROBIN!!!!

26th February 2008, 16:20	#13 (permalink)
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	The India gate road from the Gate to the Rashtrapati bhavan is one single well laid out wide stretch (although with multiple intersections inbetween) but at the early hours, its usually deserted and a perfect spot for racing i.e. recipe for disaster. No doubt this had to happen. __________________ Remember, its a machine

26th February 2008, 16:27	#14 (permalink)
nripin BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 113	Any updates on the Rear AirBags ? __________________ Cheers! Nripin Babu.

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