Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Two people have died and two others have been seriously injured after a car struck people near Devashya School in Ahmedabad, according to the city's East Traffic Police Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

The incident occurred when a mother and her son were selling sofa covers on a footpath ahead of the Diwali festival. A couple, identified as Kartik Vasoya and his wife, had also arrived to purchase items when the car allegedly lost control and hit people at the scene.

Car Driver Suspected of Being Under the Influence

According to the DCP, the driver was allegedly under the influence of an intoxicating substance when the vehicle went out of control and struck those present.

Police said six tins of beer were found inside the car. The discovery is part of the investigation, and further details about the driver's condition and the circumstances of the crash have not been provided in the statement.

Two Dead, Two Seriously Injured

The collision left two people dead and two others seriously injured. The injured were reported to be in critical condition, according to the police statement.

The incident took place as vendors and shoppers were active in the area ahead of Diwali, when roadside markets often see increased activity.

Police Register Cases, Investigation Underway

The East Ahmedabad Traffic Police said two separate complaints had been filed in connection with the incident.

A case relating to the road accident has been registered at the Traffic Police Station under the applicable provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and the allegations concerning the driver.

Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.