Ghaziabad, Oct 15, 2026 16:03 IST — Two students were injured after a speeding Hyundai Creta car went out of control and collided with a motorcycle near a traffic signal outside Seth Mukund Lal Inter College in Ghaziabad’s Kotwali Nagar area on Thursday morning.
The injured students were taken to a hospital for treatment. The accident occurred between 9:30 am and 10:00 am, according to local law enforcement. The collision triggered immediate commotion at the scene, with students and area residents gathering near the site.
According to eyewitness accounts, the driver of the car attempted to flee the location following the crash. However, students from the nearby college and local residents intercepted him and handed him over to the authorities.
Police personnel from the Kotwali Nagar station arrived at the scene shortly after receiving reports of the accident. Officers arranged medical assistance for the injured students, seized the damaged Creta, and detained the driver for questioning.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Kotwali Nagar, Upasana Pandey, stated that the accident occurred when the vehicle lost control in front of the educational institution. She confirmed that two individuals sustained injuries and were dispatched to a medical facility for care.
Pandey noted that further legal action will proceed following the interrogation of the driver and a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the crash. She added that order and stability were promptly restored at the site.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to reconstruct the exact sequence of events that led to the impact. Specific updates regarding the medical condition of the injured students were not immediately disclosed.
The sudden collision drew a large crowd, causing temporary disruptions to traffic movement around the intersection near the college. Police managed the crowd and cleared the damaged vehicle to restore normal transit.
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding road safety in congested areas adjacent to schools and busy junctions. Investigators stated that the underlying cause for the driver losing control remains under review.