Kolkata woman dies after car plunges into pond during driving practice

A woman named Sumitra Das died after her vehicle plunged into a pond in the Keshtopur area of Kolkata on Wednesday. The incident occurred while she was practicing driving her husband’s newly purchased car.

Initial police investigations suggest that the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the vehicle to speed into the deep pond. Das, a resident of Prafulla Kanan, was preparing for a driving test scheduled for August 22 and did not yet possess a formal driving license.

The fire brigade and Baguiati police station worked for approximately 90 minutes to recover the vehicle. Authorities noted that evidence indicated Das attempted to save herself, but the car sank too quickly. Police suspect the cause of death was drowning and have sent the body for an autopsy.