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The incident sparked a debate on the internet, where people started slamming the reputed brand over its safety and build quality.
Bengaluru Accident. (File photo)
A heart-wrenching road accident has been reported in Bengaluru, where six members of a family died on the spot. The tragic incident took place on the Nelmangala-Tumkuru highway when the whole family was on board on Volvo XC90.
The incident sparked a debate on the internet, where people started slamming the reputed brand over its safety and build quality. The model comes at the starting price of Rs 1.01 cr (ex-showroom), and is considered as one of the safest offerings from the brand that claimed 6 lives.
The SUV comes with a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating and offers a wide list of safety features. The list includes Lane departure warning, Adaptive cruise control, Automatic emergency braking, Pilot Safety Assist, Rear cross-traffic alert and the list goes on.
Here’s What Happened
The truck driver, who somehow served with some injuries said the truck lost its control while trying to save a that was stopped suddenly mid-way. As per the details shared by NDTV, quoting the truck driver who said, “A car in front of me hit the brakes suddenly. When I hit the brakes, the truck kept going forward. To save the car, I swerved to the right and the truck jumped the divider and it hit the milk truck before crushing the Volvo behind it.”
The car owner has been identified as Chandram Yegapagol, the managing director and CEO of IAST Software Solutions, based in Bengaluru. He died along with 5 of his family members on the board in the SUV, which was purchased two months back.
Here’s How Social Media Reacted
Ever since the incident came into the limelight, it raised concern over Volvo’s built quality. A lot of internet users launched a sharp attack on the company, comparing it to some Chinese brands due to low built quality.
While some users sarcastically pointed out Volvo’s advertisement where it used the truck to showcase its built quality, some tagged Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to make strict for manufacturers to make safer cars.