It is always advised not to drink and drive for a good reason. Apart from the obvious, this video will give you another reason why.
These visuals highlight the aftermath of drunk driving where an MG Astor is met with an accident. Numerous accidents happen on the roads every day due to drunk and careless driving. This video clip has been uploaded on YouTube to stress the consequences of mixing driving with alcohol. MG ZS, the namesake of Astor, boasts a full 5-star safety rating at the ASEAN NCAP. Let us check out the details of this unfortunate incident.
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MG Astor Drunk Driving Accident
Although official information of this accident is not clear, the visuals show an MG Astor with an upturned belly in the middle of the road. The people in the video is heard saying that this happened near Bhikaji Cama Place in New Delhi. There are not too many people around because it is nighttime. The SUV is seen with some damage on the side and the mechanical fluids are seen spilling out on the road. A Swift owner stops by to tell the cameraman that some girl was driving the car who was in a state of inebriation. He confirms that the car hit the divider and turned over. The glass is seen broken on the road.
Specs
The MG Astor comes with the option of either a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine making 140 PS and 220 Nm or a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine making 110 PS and 144 Nm of peak power and torque respectively. The turbo petrol comes with a sole 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox while the regular petrol comes with either a 5-speed manual or an 8-speed CVT gearbox. The prices of the Astor range from Rs 9.98 lakh and Rs 17.72 lakh, ex-showroom. The rivals include the popular Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
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We urge all our readers to spread awareness in your surroundings to discourage people from drunk driving. Such actions mostly lead to only accidents. This drunk driving accident of the MG Astor further illustrates this point.
