Haryana: Thar Falls Into Drain After Loses Control in Sonipat, Locals Rescue Him (Watch Video)
A driver escaped with injuries on Wednesday after his Thar SUV veered off the road and plunged into a drain in Haryana's Sonipat district. The accident occurred near a local police checkpoint when the driver, identified as Deepak, reportedly lost control of the vehicle. Nearby residents rushed to the scene to rescue the driver before authorities arrived.
A man was injured after the Mahindra Thar SUV he was driving plunged into a roadside drain in Haryana's Sonipat district on Wednesday after he allegedly lost control of the vehicle. The driver was rescued by local residents and taken to a hospital, where doctors said his condition is stable. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred near a police checkpoint in Sonipat when the driver lost control of the SUV. The Thar veered off the road and fell directly into a nearby drain.
Locals said the water level in the drain was low at the time of the accident, preventing the vehicle from becoming fully submerged and helping avert a more serious outcome. Gurugram Accident: 2 Police Personnel Killed After ERV Crashes Into Stationary Water Tanker (Watch Video).
Thar Falls Into Drain in Sonipat
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Locals Pulled Driver to Safety
The driver, identified as Deepak, managed to get out of the partially submerged vehicle with the help of people present at the scene. Bystanders administered first aid before he was shifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment.
Doctors later confirmed that the injured driver was in stable condition. Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and inspected the accident site. Haryana Road Accident: 5 Killed As Police SUV Crashes on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Nuh.
SUV Recovered With Crane
Authorities used a crane to retrieve the damaged Thar from the drain after the rescue operation. Preliminary information suggests that Deepak had left home for an important errand when the accident occurred. According to his uncle, the SUV belonged to Deepak's cousin and sustained significant damage in the crash. Police are examining the circumstances that led to the driver losing control of the vehicle.
Residents Seek Better Road Safety Measures
Following the accident, local residents urged the administration to improve safety along the stretch by installing stronger barricades and clearer warning signs near the drain. They pointed out that the low water level helped prevent a fatal accident and said additional protective infrastructure could reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.
Investigation Underway
Police have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Officials are expected to examine the vehicle, road conditions and other factors before reaching a conclusion. The incident has once again highlighted concerns over road safety near open drains and the need for adequate protective barriers on vulnerable stretches of road.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 15, 2026 12:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
