The Jaguar F-PACE is reported to be doing speeds of over 100 kmph, as reported by PTI quoting a police official.
Among the nine that lost their lives in the tragic accident was a police constable, meanwhile 13 others reportedly sustained injuries. Reports also claim that when the luxury SUV rammed into the crowd, people were flung into the air, falling at a distance of about 20 – 25 feet from the site.
As per statistics from 2020 and 2021, over four lakh severe road accidents take place every year in India. This means that 46 serious road accidents happen every hour! TOI Auto urges its readers to follow all traffic rules, especially staying in permissible speed limits at all times. Following traffic rules not only ensures the safety of you and your loved ones, but also other road users. One needs to be more careful while driving at night and while passing a sensitive area like a crash site.
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The Jaguar F-PACE luxury SUV is currently priced in India from Rs 77.41 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards. The SUV is available with two engine options, including a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine making 250 PS and 365 Nm, as well as a 2.0-litre diesel motor putting out 204 PS power and 430 Nm torque. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels.