Rishabh Pant, the Indian cricketer, has been transported to Max Hospital in Dehradun after being injured in a horrifying traffic accident near the Roorkee border. The player had to smash the windshield of his car to exit, according to Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar.
His automobile has been completely crushed and burned, as shown in photos and videos taken at the accident scene. Not long after the collision, the automobile caught fire. According to pictures, the player also had serious injuries to his forehead and back.
According to SP Dehat Swapan Kishore, who confirmed the incident. The collision happened in the Haridwar district between Manglaur and Narsan. After receiving initial care at Roorkee Civil Hospital, Rishabh Pant was transferred to Max Hospital in Dehradun.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Pushkar Singh Dhami, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, has directed authorities to make all necessary arrangements for Rishabh Pant’s medical care and to dispatch an air ambulance if necessary.
ICC said, “India wicket-keeper/batter Rishabh Pant has been cleared of serious injury after a car accident on early Friday morning. The 25-year-old was reportedly driving from his residence in Roorkee to New Delhi when his vehicle hit a road divider at around 5:15 am. Eye witnesses claim Pant’s car caught fire. Though he was able to escape, albeit with injuries to his head, back, and feet.”
According to DD News, Rishabh Pant is likely to undergo plastic surgery for his injuries.
When Rishabh Pant’s injury was reported, his fellow cricketers wished him a swift recovery on social media. “Thinking about Rishabh Pant this morning and desperately hoping he is fine and recovers soon,” said Harsha Bhogle.
While VVS Laxman confirmed that the cricketer is out of danger. “Wishing dear @RishabhPant17 a super speedy recovery. Bahut hi Jald swasth ho jaao,” said Virender Sehwag, while Mohammed Azharuddin said, “Praying for Rishabh Pant’s speedy recovery. Relieved to hear that he is safe and stable.”