Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SHP)

Bengaluru, Aug 19: An accident captured by a CCTV camera demonstrated reckless driving which left seven people injured.

The incident took place in front of a hotel in HSR layout in the afternoon on Sunday, August 18. A car swerved off the road and onto the pedestrian path, brutally injuring seven people.

The injured were rushed to hospital by people around.

On inquiry by the HSR Layout traffic police, the drive was in an inebriated state, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. Out of the seven injured lot, two are severely injured and the rest have sustained minor injuries. "The car crashed into people crowded in front of a hotel on HSR Layout 7th Phase 14th Cross, some eating while others were waiting for their food," said a traffic police officer.

The accused in the accident identified as Rajendra (30), was arrested and charged under sections 185 (Drunken driving) and 279 (Rash driving) under the Motor Vehicles Act.

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