Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], February 8 (ANI): A couple travelling on a bike were hit by a speeding car with the driver in an inebriated state near Nayara Petrol Pump in Vadodara City on Wednesday, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhay Soni.

The woman died on the spot and the man was admitted to hospital, added the DCP.

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Investigation revealed that car driver Snehal Patel along with his friends was driving at high speed after consuming alcohol so they didn't see the bike, added the DCP.

The accused and his friends have been arrested. An investigation is underway. (ANI)

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