Chaos in Strahov: Shared Audi Driver Hits Eight Cars, Flees Scene

In a chaotic incident early Thursday morning, the driver of an Audi collided with eight parked cars on Vaníčkova Street near Strahov.

Following the multi-car crash, the driver fled, sparking a citywide police search. Police spokesperson Jan Rybanský confirmed the ongoing investigation.

“We are currently responding to a serious traffic accident involving a passenger car on Vaníčkova Street. The vehicle struck and damaged eight others parked along the street,” Prague firefighters reported on the social media platform X around 11 a.m.

Images shared by emergency responders reveal that the car involved was a shared vehicle, available for short-term rental. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Právě zasahujeme v ulici Vaníčkova u dopravní nehody osobního automobilu, které poškodilo dalších 8 vozidel. DN je bez zranění, příčina v šetření @PolicieCZ 🚒🚓 pic.twitter.com/eaztLn1vWH

— Hasiči Praha 🚒 (@HasiciPraha) November 14, 2024

The incident began with a collision between the Audi and another moving car, after which the Audi veered into parked vehicles, causing extensive damage. The driver immediately abandoned the vehicle and left the scene, evading police efforts to locate him.

Police are asking witnesses or anyone with information to come forward, as they work to identify and apprehend the suspect involved in this unusual hit-and-run case.

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