2 killed, 3 injured after car hits traffic signal pole

The accident occurred at around 2.45 am on the intervening night of March 10 and 11 when the driver of the car lost control over his vehicle and ended up hitting the central verge at T-Point, Hudson Lines, they said.

The deceased have been identified as Ritesh Dahiya and Siddharth, both in their 20s.

Three women occupants of the car, including the driver, sustained injuries, police said.

The driver was under the influence of alcohol, said Aslam Khan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest).

Police said the woman driver was arrested after being discharged from the hospital.