A tragic accident near 11 Murti on Mother Teresa Road in New Delhi claimed one life and left another person injured. Delhi Police confirmed that a vehicle struck two individuals, leading to the fatality. The driver has been detained, and authorities discovered a liquor bottle inside the car.
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