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Woman Killed After Car Rams Tempo on Rajokari Flyover

Authorities have arrested the suspected Innova driver and sent him for medical tests as forensic teams examine the crash scene

Overview

  • A Toyota Innova allegedly struck a three-wheeled tempo from behind on the Rajokari flyover early Sunday, causing the tempo to overturn and killing 47-year-old Kripa Devi at the scene.
  • Police say the driver of the Innova was apprehended at the spot and has been sent for medical examination for suspected intoxication while a formal case has been registered.
  • Officials report between five and six people were injured, including three children, and victims were taken to Safdarjung Hospital and the AIIMS Trauma Centre; reporting differs on the exact injured count.
  • A later police account identified the accused as a 40-year-old man named Manuj and said investigators and crime scene teams are collecting evidence to determine the sequence of events and legal charges.
  • Emergency responders including PCR teams, CATS ambulances and the Delhi Fire Service moved the injured to hospitals and documented the scene, a process that will inform whether charges such as rash driving or death by negligence are filed.