According to police, the star wicket keeper batsman of Indian cricket team, was alone in the car when his Mercedes, car hit the divider railings on the Delhi - Haridwar highway at around 5.30am. The car then turned a few times before turning into a ball of fire.
"Hearing a loud sound of the accident, nearby villagers, along with the local cops, rushed to the spot and pulled him out of the car. He was then rushed to a nearby hospital from where he was referred to a major hospital in Dehradun," said Swapn Kishore Singh, superintendent of police, Haridwar (rural), who was among the cops who rushed to the spot.
As per a report by India Today, bus driver Sushil was the first person to reach and react at the accident site. Sushil said that Pant, who was badly injured after the accident, confirmed his identity, saying that he was Rishabh Pant. Following this, Sushil rushed to the vehicle and broke the glass to rescue him.
Informing about the injuries, the senior police officer said that, "Pant sustained injuries on his forehead, a hand and right knee. However, he is conscious and able to talk. The car he was driving was completely burnt. He is lucky to survive the severe accident."
Another police officer, privy to the accident while informing about the possible reason behind the accident, told TOI requesting anonymity said that, "It is likely that Pant fell asleep while driving because there was no fog on the road which could have affected the visibility. He has a cut on his left eyebrow and a ligament injury on his right knee, apart from having bruises on his back."
"The charred car has been taken away for further investigation. It is not known whether the airbags had opened or not because nothing is left inside to verify that. A probe is on," said the officer.
Management of Max hospital Dehradun, where he is undergoing treatment, said that a team of doctors is currently ‘holding an evaluation for any possible internal injury.’
"Once the evaluation is over, we would be able to inform about the gravity of the injuries and the treatments required. Having said that, he is in a stable condition. A detailed medical bulletin would soon be issued after the evaluation is completed,” said Dr Ashish Yagnik, medical superintendent Max Hospital, Dehradun.
Several early news reports claim Pant was then admitted to Saksham Hospital near Delhi. He remains in a stable condition and has been shifted to Max Hospital in Dehradun, where he will undergo MRI scans to determine the extent of his injuries.
The BCCI is in touch with Pant's family and have extended their support to provide the India wicketkeeper-batter with the best possible medical care.
VVS Laxman, the chief of India's National Cricket Academy (where Pant was due to travel in early January) said on Twitter that the left-hander is "out of danger," though the extent of his injuries is not yet fully known.
"Pant was a member of India's Test team for both victories on their recent tour of Bangladesh".
"HOPE HE WILL COME BACK AS STRONG AS HE CAN"
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