New Driver Dies After Car Plunges into Pond Near Kolkata
A 42-year-old woman died when her new car plunged into a pond while she was practicing driving near Kolkata. Police suspect she may have mistakenly accelerated instead of braking.
Key takeaways
- A 42-year-old woman died in a car accident near Kolkata.
- The incident occurred while the woman was learning to drive her new car.
- Police suspect the driver may have mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.
- The car plunged into a 10-12 feet deep pond.
- Local residents attempted a rescue but were unsuccessful.
A 42-year-old woman has died in Keshtopur, near Kolkata, after her recently purchased car entered a pond while she was learning to drive. Authorities believe the incident occurred when the woman, identified as Sumitra Das, may have confused the accelerator and brake pedals.
The car fell into a pond estimated to be between 10 and 12 feet deep. Local residents reportedly attempted rescues immediately after the car entered the water but were unsuccessful. The vehicle was recovered by authorities approximately ninety minutes later. The victim was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
According to a local resident, observations of the victim inside the recovered car indicated she may have struggled to exit through the rear door. Family members stated that Sumitra Das had taken the car to practice driving after dropping her daughter off at a bus stop. The incident took place near the garage where the car was parked, close to a pond.
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