A luxury car test drive turned into a nightmare in Noida as a Lamborghini crashed, injuring two laborers. Witnesses claim the sports car was moving at an extreme speed, but authorities are still verifying the details.
A Test Drive Gone Wrong
The accident happened near Sector 94 in Noida, where a high-end Lamborghini struck two workers from Chhattisgarh. The vehicle, reportedly being tested by a car dealer named Deepak, lost control and hit the laborers before coming to a halt. The car’s owner, identified as Mridul Tiwari, is a resident of Noida, while the driver hails from Ajmer.
According to Republic TV, the injured laborers—Dijen Ravidas and Rambhu Kumar—were rushed to a hospital with fractures in their legs. They are now out of danger, according to police statements.
One of the laborers claimed the vehicle was moving at an astonishing 300 km/h when it struck them. “A car was coming at a speed of 300 km/h. All three of us fell inside the drain after getting hit by the car,” he told reporters.
Police Yet to Confirm Speeding Claims
Despite the eyewitness accounts, law enforcement has not confirmed the exact speed of the Lamborghini at the time of the crash. Initial reports suggest that Deepak, the test driver, has been arrested, and the vehicle has been seized for further investigation.
Bhupendra Singh, the officer in charge at Sector 126 Police Station, told PTI that Deepak blamed a mechanical fault in the car for the accident. Authorities are now conducting technical assessments to verify if the high-performance car malfunctioned or if excessive speed was a factor.
A purported video circulating online captures the chaotic aftermath. In the footage, an onlooker questions the driver about casualties, to which he responds with apparent indifference, asking, “Koi mar gaya idhar?” (Did anyone die here?).
Luxury Cars and Speed Limits in India
This accident has reignited the debate about speed limits and the responsibility of supercar owners in India. High-speed vehicles often push the limits of city roads, creating safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers alike.
To provide context, here’s a look at legal speed limits for different vehicle categories in India:
| Vehicle Type | Speed Limit (Urban Roads) | Speed Limit (Highways) |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 50-70 km/h | 100-120 km/h |
| Two-Wheelers | 50-60 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Heavy Vehicles | 40-60 km/h | 80-100 km/h |
A Lamborghini reaching speeds of 300 km/h would far exceed the highest permissible limit, raising concerns about reckless driving and law enforcement efficiency.
The Debate Over Road Safety
Luxury vehicles, while designed for high speeds, pose a unique challenge when driven on Indian roads.
- Most city roads aren’t built for cars traveling at extreme speeds. Even highways have restricted speed limits that supercars can easily surpass.
- Reckless test driving puts not just the driver, but pedestrians and other motorists at serious risk.
- Many high-performance vehicles in India are owned by individuals who lack formal training to handle such speeds safely.
The Noida crash is yet another example of how the lack of strict enforcement can lead to dangerous situations. With the rise of luxury car ownership in India, should authorities consider stricter regulations on test drives and speed limits?
What Happens Next?
For now, the police are focused on gathering technical data from the seized Lamborghini. Experts will examine whether a mechanical failure contributed to the crash or if the driver was simply going too fast for the conditions.
The injured workers, fortunately, are recovering. Meanwhile, questions remain about the enforcement of speed limits and the responsibility of supercar owners on Indian roads.
Will this case prompt stricter traffic laws? That remains to be seen. But for now, the focus is on getting answers—and accountability.
