Gujarat industry minister Suresh Mehta and two others were injured when their car collided head-on with a tractor while trying to avoid hitting a cyclist at Narsanda crossing near Vadtal on Tuesday.
Initial reports stated that Mr Mehta -- a former chief minister of the state -- sustained wounds to the head and abdomen and was rushed to Krishna Hospital at Karamsad, near Anand. His driver and a relative were also injured in the mishap that occurred at about 1600 hrs.
Mr Mehta was on his way to attend a function at Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Bureau Report