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A car overturned on Red Road in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in injuries to three individuals, including the driver and two female passengers. The vehicle, which was traveling from SSKM Hospital towards Dharamtala, collided with a traffic divider and subsequently crashed into a lamp post before flipping onto its side. The accident took place during the busy afternoon traffic, causing significant disruptions on the road.
Eyewitnesses at the scene helped remove the injured individuals from the car before emergency services arrived. Kolkata Police’s Disaster Management Team and Traffic Police were promptly deployed to manage the situation. The three individuals were transported to SSKM Hospital for medical treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
The police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting witness statements as part of their inquiry. Road conditions and potential speeding are being examined as possible factors in the incident. Traffic disruptions lasted for over an hour while authorities cleared the scene and managed the roadblocks in place.