Bhubaneswar, Oct 12: Panic gripped the Kesura area along the Cuttack-Puri Bypass in Bhubaneswar on Monday after a speeding car allegedly went out of control and rammed into five to six motorcycles in a series of collisions, leaving several bike riders injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the car was being driven rashly when it hit the motorcycles one after another, triggering chaos on the busy stretch. The injured riders were reported to have sustained injuries in the crash. Further details about their condition were not immediately available.

Following the accident, the driver allegedly abandoned the car on the road and attempted to escape by boarding a bus. However, local residents intercepted him and reportedly assaulted him at the spot.

On receiving information, police rushed to the scene and rescued the driver from the crowd. They brought the situation under control, although tension prevailed in the area for some time following the incident.

Local residents alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. However, the allegation is yet to be officially confirmed.

Police have detained the driver and launched an investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the multiple collisions. Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events and verify the allegations regarding rash driving and possible intoxication.

The incident has once again raised concerns over road safety and reckless driving on busy roads in the state capital.

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