NewsPhotos Rishabh Pant Car Accident Latest Health Update: 5 KEY things we know about HORRIBLE car accident - IN PICS

Rishabh Pant Car Accident Latest Health Update: 5 KEY things we know about HORRIBLE car accident - IN PICS

Rishabh Pant, Indian cricketer, is recovering from a brutal accident that took place on Delhi-Dehradun highway in early morning of December 30 (Friday). He was lucky to have escaped death twice, one after the car crashed into the divider and then after it blew up into flames. Many of his fans are worried about how well he is doing and what all had happened with Pant during the last 24 hours. Here, we bring you five key things you need to know about the car crash which could have taken Pant away from his fans and family.

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Updated:Dec 31, 2022, 08:40 AM IST

Rishabh Pant dozed off while driving and hence crashed his car

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The local police had said after the Rishabh Pant road accident that the cricketer dozed off while driving at around 5.30 am in the morning when he was going to Roorkee from Delhi to give a surprise to his mother. His car was speeding and he crashed into the road divider after which the vehicle blew up but not before Pant had been taken out and away from the car. (Image source: Twitter)

Pant was helped by a Haryana Roadways staff

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The police said that Pant broke the windshield himself to get out of the car. However, two Haryana Roadways staff - a bus driver and a conducter - dragged him to the side of the road. That timely move saved Pant as the car blew up instantly. (Image source: Twitter)

Rishabh Pant was taken to local hospital immediately

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Soon after Pant was taken out the car, the locals gave him a blanket to cover himself. His face was poured in blood while there appeared some burn signs as well. He was taken to Saksham hospital in Roorkee where a doctor in the emergency ward treated him. He later said that Pant had no bonr damage or burn signs in the first report. Pant was then referred to Max Hospital in Dehradun. (Image source: Twitter)

Rishabh Pant has no damage in brain or spinal cord

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At Max Hospital, Pant underwnt MRI of the brain and spinal cord which thankfully returned as 'normal'. He has also underwent plastic surgery for facial injuries, lacerated wounds and abrasions. Pant will have an MRI on his ankle and knee tomorrow on December 31. (Image source: Twitter)

No details on when Rishabh Pant can be back on cricket field

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How and when Rishabh Pant can return to cricket field is uncertain as of now. One needs to wait for MRI scan of his ankle and knee. He is a wicketkeeper so his knee is important, he has to be 100 percent fit to return to the field. India play Border-Gavaskar Trophy in mid-February. Let's see if Pant can recover by then. (Image source: Twitter)