Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of his rental car, crashing into the couple walking on the side of the road.
Harish Solanki, 86, died after being crushed into a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, sustained serious injuries, local media reported.
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A Brit tragically lost his life in Candolim, a town in South Goa, India
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His wife, who sustained serious injuries, was in critical condition
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Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after driving into the couple with his rental car, which is badly damaged as a result of the incident.
Jain was driving on the main road through Candolim when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and crashed into the pair, police reported.
The couple had reportedly left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when the crash took place.
Both were rushed to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim right after the incident on April 25.
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Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife underwent treatment at a medical centre and remained in critical condition.
Police have reportedly launched a full investigation.
The couple's family have been contacted by police.
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