Overview

• The crash occurred around 11 pm on July 25 when a woman advocate reversed her SUV into the glass doors of Hotel Ramada's reception in Bareilly after mistaking the accelerator for the brake.
• Four bystanders narrowly avoided harm and no injuries were reported despite extensive damage to the lobby’s glass façade, which is now under repair.
• Baradari Police Station Inspector Dhananjay Pandey responded to the scene and confirmed that the hotel and the driver’s family resolved the matter privately without formal charges.
• CCTV footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media, drawing millions of views and sparking discussion on vehicle control errors.
• Road safety experts have highlighted pedal misapplication as a common risk factor in confined spaces, renewing calls for enhanced driver training standards.