Durgapur Expressway: Sourav Ganguly, Former India Cricket Captain Survives Crash
Sourav Ganguly, former Indian captain, Indian cricket team
Shimla, February 21 – Former Indian cricket team captain and ex-BCCI secretary Sourav Ganguly escaped an accident on Thursday night on the Durgapur Expressway. An incoming lorry rammed his car at top speed but thankfully, Ganguly and his passengers escaped unhurt in the horrific incident. The driver who reacted quickly helped to prevent a huge disaster.
The incident happened when Sourav Ganguly was on his way to an event in Burdwan, a convoy of cars in tow. Source stated that Ganguly was travelling in the convoy when a lorry coming from the opposite side lost control and rammed into his car. Sourav Ganguly’s vehicle was damaged in the collision, but neither he, nor his driver and other passengers in the convoy were seriously injured.
The Incident: Ganguly’s close call
The Durgapur Expressway, a major piece of infrastructure connecting important loci in West Bengal, was heavily trafficked when the accident occurred, according to reports. Ganguly’s car was in a convoy heading towards Burdwan for a scheduled programme. As the lorry crashed into Ganguly’s car, killing the oncoming driver, they were shaken but thankfully unharmed.
As per the sources and eye-witnesses, Ganguly’s driver reacted quickly to the situation. Upon colliding with the vehicle the driver immediately pressed the brakes to stop it being pushed into oncoming traffic or suffering further collisions. Even then, it was this act of smart thinking that probably saved Ganguly and his car from a much worse ending.
The main collision involved only Ganguly’s car, though there were some minor fender-benders among other vehicles in the convoy. There were no reports of injuries to any of the passengers involved, however. None of the vehicles appeared to suffer more than superficial damage, and the immediate consequences were fairly quiet given the gravity of the situation.
Ganguly’s Calm Response
Ganguly composed himself and continued on his way, after first stopping briefly to ensure everything was fine. According to reports, he had not let the crash affect his work commitments. He then proceeded to the event in Burdwan as per the original plan, and attended the scheduled program, showcasing his characteristic resilience and calmness under pressure.
It spoke of Ganguly’s tenacity and composure that he was not cowed down by the incident and continued with his work duties. A man with strong leadership on and off the field of cricket, Ganguly proved that his grace was not only confined to the cricket field.
Investigation Underway
The local police were quickly notified of the accident. The case has now been handed over to the local authorities, who are concentrating on the identification and arrest of the lorry driver who caused the crash. Reports are still coming in, but early reports indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle. The exact cause of the accident has not been established as of reporting.
The driver of the lorry fled the scene after the incident, prompting local law enforcement to begin searching for the individual. Officers are also believed to be examining security footage from the highway to narrow down the identity of the lorry, and ultimately, locate the driver to be held responsible.
The probe will likely involve interviews with witnesses, and will also look at road conditions at the time of the crash to see if external factors may have contributed to the accident. In addition to the lorry colliding with Ganguly’s vehicle, police are interested in determining what led to the lesser collation between the other vehicles in the convoy.
Reaction of public and Good wishes to Ganguly
Word of the accident spread swiftly, and with it, fans of the cricketing icon, as well as citizens around the country, used social media to express relief that Sourav Ganguly had not been harmed. Social media users took to various platforms to offer messages of support as they hailed the swift action taken by the cricketer’s driver and expressed gratitude at his well-being.
Many renowned faces from the sporting fraternity had called Ganguly and other public figures also wished the former dashing batsman. Many praised his courage in persisting with his commitments despite the accident.
Considering the frantic state of his followers, Ganguly, as always, showed utmost humility and grace, thanking everyone for their wishes, and assured everyone that he was perfectly fine. He expressed his gratitude to his driver, as well as to the authorities for their quick response and for preventing the incident from worsening.
A Narrow Escape
Sourav Ganguly meets accident on Durgapur expressway, serves as a reminder that any-time you will get out of your Mercedes and meet with an accident. Luckily, due to some luck, the quick thinking of the driver and no serious external factors, the incident left no casualties.
As investigations are carried out and searches continue for the driver of the speeding lorry that hit Ganguly’s car, his fans can heave a sigh of relief as he has escaped the accident unharmed. The former cricketer, who has had many a close shave on the field with him leading India to many an on-field victory can now add this miraculous escape to his tally of near-miss calls.
As the investigation continues, the agency is reminding drivers to stay cautious on heavily trafficked highways, where this type of accident can occur in an instant. As of now, the priority lies in the safety of all road occupants, while the iconic figure of Indian cricket, Ganguly, his activities normalised, goes about his business as no one knows him better than himself.
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