Rishabh Pant car accident: 6 important details to know regarding the crash & timely escape

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Friday survived a horrific car accident on Delhi-Dehrun highway. Pant was travelling alone in his Mercedes GLE when accident happened. His car collided with divider on highway before catching fire. Thankfully, Pant mand to escape accident without any life-threatening injury. He is currently being treated at Max Hospital in Dehrun. 

Rishabh Pant car accident: 5 important details to kw

Pant fell asleep behind wheel: 25-year-old reportedly fell asleep while driving which caused unfortunate accident on NH-58 near Manglaur at 5:30 am IST on Friday.

Pant's awareness helped him avoid serious injury: Indian batsman reportedly shattered windscreen of his car to break out after vehicle caught fire as a result of accident.  

Pant was on his way to Roorkee: Delhi-based cricketer was travelling to Roorkee to meet his relatives when accident cut his trip short. 

Pant was helped by passersby: According to reports, some passersby helped Rishabh Pant get back on his feet and also provided him with a blanket before calling ambulance. 

Pant's condition is stable: According to a BCCI statement,  Delhi Capitals captain has two cuts on his forehe, a ligament tear in his right knee and has also hurt his right wrist, ankle, toe and has suffered abrasion injuries on his back. Rishabh’s condition remains stable. 

Pant could be shifted to Delhi: According to reports, Pant could be transferred to Delhi for furr treatment. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has instructed officials to arrange an air ambulance if needed. 

Pant could be out for several months: After horrific car accident, it is expected that Pant will out for several months and is expected to miss crucial India vs Australia Test series. 

Pant was last seen in action during two-match Test series against Banglesh. He was t named in white-ball squ that BCCI has anunced for a T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka earlier next month. Pant was expected to return for Border-Gavaskar series against Australia in February. However, Friday's car accident might indefinitely delay his return to national side. 

Im: ANI/BCCI