Faridabad family has a narrow escape as car rams into their house

Tribune News Service
Faridabad, May 2

A family living in Sector 8 of Faridabad had a narrow escape when a car rammed into a house late on Friday night.

This resulted in damage to a wall and household goods. The police have registered a case.

"We panicked and ran for safety after we were woken by a sudden explosion-like sound as the car broke into the house around 1.30 am,’’ said Himanshu Kathuria.

He said there was debris all over the house. Bricks, cement and broken glass flew into their bedrooms.

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"It could have killed us if it had struck the rear door of the bedroom directly," he said.

He added that the car that rammed through the wall of their backyard had damaged an air-conditioner, washing machine and two scooters.

The impact was such that it also damaged some windowpanes and doors of the house.

The owner of the car, a Toyota Altis, sustained only minor injuries. He was taken away by the police, who arrived at the spot within minutes. According to a family member, the driver was in an inebriated state. The police took him to hospital for medical examination.

Residents of the neighbourhood also gathered at the spot on hearing the sound.

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