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Two MLAs among several injured after car crashes into SUV in Delhi; police say hatchback driver was heading to ITO from Laxmi Nagar

Two MLAs, Anil Jha of the AAP and Abhay Patil of the BJP, were among six people injured when a hatchback crashed into their SUV in central Delhi on Sunday night. All sustained minor injuries and were taken to Lok Nayak Hospital, where they are in stable condition.

Hindustan Times24 August 2026 · 01:32 UTC
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Two MLAs, Anil Jha of the AAP and Abhay Patil of the BJP, were injured in a car crash in central Delhi on Sunday night. The incident occurred when a hatchback, driven by a 32-year-old man from Arya Nagar, lost control and collided with their SUV near the PWD headquarters on Vikas Marg.1

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohit Ranbir Singh, the police received a call about the crash around 9:30 PM. Upon arrival, they found two damaged vehicles, both with Delhi registration numbers. All six individuals involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and were transported to Lok Nayak Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.3

The hatchback driver was traveling with his wife and two minor children towards ITO from Laxmi Nagar when he hit a road divider, crossed the railing, and entered the opposite carriageway, colliding with the SUV. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicles, particularly the front portion of the SUV. The Fire Brigade was called to assist in removing the damaged vehicles and clearing the roadway. Further details are awaited.45

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“Police received the crash call at 9:30pm at IP Estate police station, where they found two damaged vehicles with Delhi registration numbers. The hatchback was driven by a 32-year-old Arya Nagar resident travelling with his wife and two minor children, and the Fire Brigade was called to clear the roadway.”
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“At least six people, including Delhi Aam Aadmi Party MLA Anil Jha and Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Abhay Patil, were injured after a hatchback crossed a road divider and crashed into an SUV near the PWD headquarters on Vikas Marg near ITO in central Delhi on Sunday night, police said.”
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