Video: Drunk Driver Crashes SUV Into Lucknow's Ciwaz Dhaba, People Run In Panic

A late-night incident at a dhaba in Lucknow's Ahimamau area turned chaotic when an out-of-control Scorpio SUV crashed into the eatery, causing customers to flee for their lives. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras.

The accident occurred around 1:45 AM on Saturday night at Ciwaz Dhaba. According to eyewitnesses, the young driver was heavily intoxicated and had consumed alcohol at the same dhaba approximately an hour before the crash.

CCTV footage shows the black Scorpio first hitting a parked car outside before driving straight into the dhaba through the main entrance. The vehicle struck a young man inside, ran over tables, and finally came to a halt after colliding with the kitchen area. Panicked customers scrambled to safety as chaos erupted.

The impact damaged the Scorpio significantly, with the driver's side door getting jammed, trapping the intoxicated driver inside. A bystander helped pull him out by forcing open the door before slapping him and chasing him away from the scene. Police have identified the driver as Sonu from Ahimamau.

Local residents allege that Ciwaz Dhaba illegally serves alcohol to customers who drink in parked vehicles outside. Despite repeated complaints against dhaba operator Sandeep Singh, no action has been taken due to his alleged connections with local politicians and police.