India, Jan. 8 -- Six people were injured on Wednesday night after a vehicle lost control and hit pedestrians on Gola Road in Danapur in Bihar's Patna, following which a mob set the Thar on fire, police said.

Police said the driver, yet to be identified, fled the scene after the accident.

Those present during the accident said the driver, who was allegedly intoxicated, was speeding and hit several people and vehicles in its path.

Locals told the police that the driver did not stop and continued accelerating. "Soon after the accident, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled from the spot," a police officer said.

Police said that six people were injured in the accident, of whom three are critical. Two bicycles and two motorcycles were ...