- BMW M340i crashed into a Mahindra XEV 9s and two other cars in Panaji, Goa
- CCTV footage showed the BMW speeding and drifting into the opposite lane
- The driver was reportedly drunk and was arrested and fined for drunk driving after the crash
A video has surfaced on the internet showing an accident in Panaji, Goa. A short clip circulating on social media shows a BMW car crashing into a Mahindra XEV 9s. Reportedly, the car also crashed into other vehicles, damaging a total of three cars, while the driver was drunk and driving rashly.
What Happened?
The accident was caught on a CCTV camera. The footage shows the speeding BMW M340i speeding on a road with moving traffic. A few seconds later, the car is seen swerving into the opposite lane. While in a drifting maneuver, the car hit the parked vehicles before crashing into the oncoming Mahindra XEV 9s. The impact of the crash brought both vehicles to a sudden stop.
Following the accident, the accused and his car were surrounded by a crowd. Later on, he is shouting at the people present at the site. Based on reports, the inebriated driver was later arrested. He was later presented in court and was fined for drunk driving.
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BMW M340i
The BMW M340i involved in the accident is currently sold at a starting price of Rs 75.40 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. The M340i seeks power from a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 374hp with 48V mild-hybrid assist. The sedan has been designed and tuned for performance. The brand claims that the M340i is among the quickest cars built in India, accelerating from 0-100 kmph in just 4.4 seconds.
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The car with this kind of performance should be handled with precautions. The power of the car should only be in closed areas or tracks to ensure safety. Furthermore, drivers should have adequate training and should avoid performing risky maneuvers like drifting on public roads. Recently, there have been multiple cases highlighting the misuse of performance, including accidents involving Lamborghinis and Ferraris.
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