India News | One Dead, 8 Injured as Vehicle Ploughs Through Thakurpukur Market in Kolkata

Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) One person died and eight others were injured after an unidentified private vehicle ploughed through a marketplace in south Kolkata on Sunday morning, police said.

Police have arrested one person in connection with the incident that took place at Thakurpukur, an officer said.

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One person succumbed to injuries, while another is in critical condition, the officer added.

"The accident occurred around 9:30 AM when the vehicle lost control in the overcrowded Thakurpukur Bazar on Bakrahat Road, knocking down nine pedestrians," he said.

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Police are investigating whether the driver was intoxicated.

"The vehicle has been seized and will be sent for examination. The driver has been arrested and will be produced in court on Monday," he said.

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