The SUV was carrying Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Kirari Vidhan Sabha, and Abhay Patil, an MLA from Karnataka, when the collision occurred. Two MLAs were among several people injured after an out-of-control car crashed into an SUV at the ITO traffic signal in Delhi on Sunday, police said. The accident took place in front of the old Police Headquarters.The accident took place in front of the old Police Headquarters. (ANI)The SUV was carrying Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Kirari Vidhan Sabha, and Abhay Patil, an MLA from Karnataka, when the collision occurred. All those involved sustained minor injuries and were taken to LNJP Hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition, news agency ANI reported.How the ITO crash happenedAccording to Deputy Commissioner of Police (central) Rohit Ranbir Singh, the IP Estate police station received a call about the accident at around 9.30pm. Police teams reached the spot and found two damaged vehicles, both bearing Delhi registration numbers.Also read | 2 MLAs among several injured after car crashes into SUV in Delhi“As per the preliminary inquiry, the hatchback was being driven by a 32-year-old resident of Delhi’s Arya Nagar, who was travelling towards ITO from Laxmi Nagar along with his wife and two minor children,” Singh was quoted as saying by a HT report published earlier.Near the PWD office, the car hit the road divider and then crossed the railing. It entered the opposite carriageway and collided with the SUV travelling from ITO towards Laxmi Nagar.2 MLAs among injuredRegarding the occupants of the SUV and their current medical status, the police added: "The Innova was occupied by Anil Jha, sitting MLA from Kirari Vidhan Sabha, and Abhay Patil, MLA from Karnataka. All persons sustained minor injuries and were shifted to LNJP Hospital. All are in stable condition."Also read | Boy, 15, falls into Delhi's Jasola drain while chasing kite, search still on after 36 hoursThe collision caused extensive damage to the front section of the SUV. Fire Brigade personnel were called to the spot to help remove the damaged vehicles from the road and restore traffic movement.(With inputs from ANI and HT correspondent)Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
2 MLAs, an Innova, a close shave: How car lost control, crashed into SUV at Delhi's ITO
The SUV was carrying Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Kirari Vidhan Sabha, and Abhay Patil, an MLA from Karnataka, when the collision occurred. | India News








