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High-Speed Horror: 4 Teens Dead in Udaipur After 120 kmph Crash with Cigarette in Driver's Hand

Published On Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Tanvi Chatterjee
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A night of celebration turned deadly for six friends when their car, hurtling at over 120 kmph with loud music blaring and the driver casually smoking, collided head-on with another vehicle on Udaipur's old Ahmedabad highway near Nela Talab in Savina. Four teenagers died on the spot in the early Saturday morning smash-up, while six others battle for life in hospital.

Police reports detail a chilling sequence: 19-year-old Sher Mohammad gripped the wheel, ignoring desperate pleas from passengers to slow down as the speedometer spiked to 140 kmph. A 52-second video, now circulating widely, captures the group—post a religious gathering and en route for tea, possibly a birthday outing—moments before impact with a Gujarat-registered car ferrying four from Rajasthan to Vapi. The dead include Mohammad Ayan (17), Adil Qureshi (14), Sher Mohammad (19), and Ghulam Khwaja (17); survivors Wasim (20) and Mohammed Kaif (19) are critical.

Emergency responders sliced through twisted metal amid cries for help, highlighting delays in rural rescue ops. The second car's occupants—Mahipal Jat (48), Rajbala (45), Rajesh (26), and Karmveer Singh (24)—also suffered serious injuries. Authorities have impounded both vehicles for probe into speeding and distractions, vowing strict action.

This crash amplifies India's road toll crisis, where speeding fuels 70% of fatalities per NCRB stats. Similar to Pune's 2024 teen-driven tragedy, it spotlights youth recklessness—blaring Haryanvi tunes, phone videos, and cigarettes over safety. Udaipur police urge helmet laws, speed cameras, and parent awareness to curb such losses. Investigation ongoing.

Disclaimer: This image is taken from NDTV.