A terrible case emerges from Bihar where a Ford Endeavour crashes at high speed. Overspeeding continues to be the most common reason for road accidents in India. We lose lakhs of lives each year in road crashes. This is yet another addition to that unfortunate list. Endeavour is a large 7-seat SUV. It is a rugged off-roader which is no longer on sale in our market. It is considered a reliable and tough SUV with a strong build quality. But incidents like these show that there is no substitute for safe driving. Here are the details.
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Ford Endeavour Crashes at High Speed
This post comes from Prateek Singh on YouTube. This channel features content around the performances of prominent vehicles during unfortunate incidents, as well as road safety. On this occasion, a case has emerged from Patna, Bihar. As per the information in this post, a total of 8 youngsters were involved in a race on the road. 4 of them were in the Endy, while the other 4 were travelling in Thar. The onlookers confirmed the SUVs, particularly the Endeavour, were being driven at extremely high speeds. Some say it was around 150 km/h, while others guess it to be around 200 km/h. In any case, the speed was just too high.
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Suddenly, the driver of the Endy lost control and ended up hitting the divider and getting launched in the air. It landed on its rear which caused the entire boot compartment to get destroyed. The boot is squeezed into the body. Moreover, the left side of the SUV is also in a dilapidated condition. The same is the case with the front section. Unfortunately, one person lost his life on the spot, while the other 3 were seriously injured. It was reported that one person had a divider rod through his body, which is just horrendous. We can only hope that the injured recover swiftly.
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Author’s Note
In essence, this incident highlights the severe repercussions of driving at excessive speeds. Overspeeding continues to be the primary factor behind almost all road accidents, leading to the heartbreaking loss of thousands of lives annually in India. We strongly urge our readers to refrain from speeding under any circumstances and to consistently obey traffic laws. This dedication is the most effective way to guarantee road safety. Let’s pledge to be conscientious drivers who faithfully adhere to traffic regulations. Furthermore, if you witness any violators, it’s crucial to report them to the authorities to ensure appropriate legal measures are taken against them.
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