Two people riding a motorcycle were killed after a speeding luxury car hit them in suburban Vanagaram on Tuesday, police said. The incident caused panic as the car continued on the road, hitting other vehicles in its path.

The driver, identified as Srinivasan (33) of Thiruverkadu, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. “He lost control of the vehicle and struck the two-wheeler, killing both occupants on the spot,” said a police officer at the scene.

When nearby auto drivers and bikers attempted to chase and stop him, the driver allegedly collided with additional vehicles, escalating the chaos. Members of the public then intercepted the car after a chase of nearly 2 km. “We managed to stop the car and prevent further accidents. People were furious and damaged the vehicle,” said a local witness.

Srinivasan was taken into police custody. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the law, including rash driving and causing death while intoxicated. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the full sequence of events.