A speeding Thar SUV ran over several people in Kanpur's Kalyanpur area, near Gayatri Palace in the Kalyanpur police station area, and dragged a scooter rider for about 15 metres, killing him on the spot.
The middle-aged man on the scooter died on the spot due to the impact. The SUV then rammed into a house. Several people at the spot ran to safety.
Police have seized the Thar and initiated an investigation. Further details about the circumstances were awaited at the time of reporting.
Ownership claim not confirmed
Preliminary information says the Thar is said to belong to Guddu Sachan, a relative of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan, and his daughters were reportedly travelling in the vehicle and driving it at the time. This has not been confirmed, and the ownership claim and who was driving remain unverified.
Police have not confirmed who was driving the vehicle or who owns it. The investigation is continuing, and more details are expected as it progresses.
Several people were hit by the SUV in the incident, while others at the spot managed to run to safety as the vehicle went out of control.
What police have said so far
Police have seized the vehicle and started an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
The exact sequence of events, including how the SUV lost control, is still being established. Further details about the circumstances were awaited at the time of reporting.
