Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- A speeding Mahindra Thar crashed into a closed grocery store at Rangabazar on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

No injuries were reported in the incident as people in the area narrowly escaped being hit by the vehicle.

Locals alleged that the Thar was moving at a high speed when the driver lost control. The SUV rammed into the shutter of a closed grocery store, breaking it and entering the premises.

The sudden impact frightened residents and created tension in the locality for some time.

Following the crash, local residents alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol while driving the SUV. However, the allegation is yet to be confirmed by police officials.

However, the incident has once ag...