Published 17:36 IST, April 1st 2020
Australia: Lamborghini driver gets arrested for violating speed limit, blames coronavirus
A recent case of an Australian man allegedly driving his Lamborghini at nearly twice the speed limit in Sydney has grabbed the attention of one and all.
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A recent case of an Australian man allegedly driving his Lamborghini at nearly twice speed limit in Sydney has grabbed attention of one and all. According to reports, police officials on April 1 said that 35-year-old man who was driving at 160 kilometres per hour in a 90 kph zone on March 30, said that he was in a hurry to reach hospital to be tested for coronavirus infection.
Man speeding to test coronavirus
man was fined for speeding and his license was immediately suspended. After this incident, cops urged citizens to avoid such acts of speeding and also requested m to refer to or call ir nearest medical service first people when y suspect certain symptoms of COVID-19, rar than speeding at very last moment which could prove fatal for ors.
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After a thorough inspection, Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy reportedly said that all people should be extra cautious on ro and should t break any rules under any circumstances. If person thinks that he might have symptoms of Coronavirus infection, n seeking medical aid from nearest doctor or hospital is best thing visable. Moreover, people can also book ir appointments before visit to avoid any last-minute hassle like in case mentioned above.
Apart from this, commissioner also vised people to dial triple zero in case of any emergency. police officials on updating status of speeding man reportedly said that he h been tested for coronavirus and was w undergoing mandatory self-isolation. refore, y are still unclear wher he has been tested positive or negative of dely virus.
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Australian PM offers prayers amid crisis
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison participated in an online coronavirus prayer group from his parliamentary office to ‘pray’ for his country. He urged people to stay “strong and united” during coronavirus outbreak, and described pandemic as “time of need and great suffering”. In clip published by a news outlet, later removed, PM Morrison could be heard saying that people must stand with and pray for premiers and chief ministers in national cabinet, as per media reports.
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17:46 IST, April 1st 2020