In recent weeks, mighty winds, sandstorms and bulky rains have hit various parts of India, causing significant damage and financial losses. Recently, they have affected Fresh Delhi and Maharashtra. This crashthat occurred in Surat, Gujarat, is a stark example of the dangers these storms pose to drivers.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class accident in Surat: What happened
The Surveillance material shows a brand novel Mercedes C-Class moving through a sandstorm when the driver suddenly loses control and the car swerves into a roadside guardrail. The force of the collision was so mighty that the car became entangled in the mangled railing of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridor. Despite significant front-end damage, the driver escaped unscathed thanks to the timely deployment of the airbags.
The luxury sedan the accident involved the latest generation of the C-Class, available with both petrol and diesel engines. The entry-level C 220d variant is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 197bhp and 440Nm of torque. This engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Prices in this range range from Rs 58.60 lakh to Rs 62.70 lakh, ex-showroom.
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Such weather conditions can drastically reduce visibility and impair vehicle control, leading to accidents. Drivers are advised to find a unthreatening place to stop and wait for the storm to pass rather than risk their safety by continuing to drive.
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