A 24-year-old woman police official was critically injured on Wednesday after a speeding car collided with her scooter in Chennai.
According to the Chennai Police, the accident happened when Pavithra, a resident of Chennai’s Thirumullaivayal area, was going to her residence from Porur’s all-women police station, where she was posted.
The speeding car lost control while taking a sharp turn and hit Pavithra’s scooter after crossing over to the opposite side of the road, police said.
CCTV footage of the incident showed the speeding car ramming Pavithra’s scooter from the front, following which she was flung into the air and fell 30 feet away.
After the incident, Pavithra was rushed to Ramachandra Hospital in serious condition, where she was undergoing treatment.
Upon receiving the input, the police reached the spot and seized the vehicle.
A case has also been filed in connection with the matter and police launched a search for the absconding driver.