8 people injured as e-cart overturns at Chhatbir Zoo Zirakpur

February 3, 2025 - PatialaPolitics

8 people injured as e-cart overturns at Chhatbir Zoo Zirakpur

: A Sunday outing at Chhatbir Zoo turned out to be a disaster for tourists when an e-cart used for zoo tours overturned, leaving the occupants, including women and children, injured. The incident reportedly occurred when the driver swerved the e-cart to avoid a person who came in its way. The cart was flung 10 feet off the ground. Officials of Chhatbir Zoo are tightlipped on the issue.

The accident took place at around 3pm on a crowded Sunday. Witnesses said that as the driver tried to avoid hitting the person, the cart lost balance and overturned. The victims, including children, were rushed to a nearby hospital. Zoo officials assured that all necessary medical aid would be provided to the victims and their families. The driver is being questioned.