Severe Road Accident in Delhi Injures Karnataka MLA Abhay Patil and Delhi MLA Anil Jha A severe road accident occurred in Delhi on August 23, 2026, near the ITO traffic signal, resulting in injuries to six individuals, including Karnataka BJP MLA Abhay Patil and Delhi MLA Anil Jha. The incident took place around 9:30 PM when a car driven by Ashutosh Pandey, a 32-year-old resident of Lakshmi Nagar, lost control and collided with the road divider. The vehicle then veered into the opposite lane, striking an Innova carrying the two MLAs. According to police reports, the accident involved two vehicles: the first, driven by Pandey, veered off the road and crashed into the divider before colliding head-on with the Innova. The Innova was occupied by Anil Jha, a Delhi MLA, and Abhay Patil, a BJP legislator representing the Bellary South constituency. The collision left six people injured, with the MLAs among the victims. All injured individuals were rushed to Lok Nayak Jayprakash Nagar (LNJP) Hospital for treatment, where they are reportedly recovering from their injuries. The police confirmed that none of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, though several required medical attention. Both vehicles involved in the crash were completely damaged, and authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. The incident has sparked discussions about road safety in Delhi, with officials urging drivers to exercise caution, particularly during peak hours. Social media platforms, including Twitter, shared video footage of the accident, highlighting the chaotic scene at the ITO traffic signal. The footage showed the out-of-control car crossing the road divider and colliding with the Innova, causing significant damage to both vehicles.#karnataka #delhi #abhay_patil #anil_jha #ito_traffic_signal
