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New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS): India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who met with an accident early in the morning, is out of danger and undergoing treatment, informed Dr Ashish Yagnik of Max Hospital, Dehradun in a statement on Friday. 

He added that Pant was under observation and the injuries in his leg and back were being treated. 

Dr Yagnik also said that Pant did not suffer from any serious injuries and was conscious. 

The Indian cricketer's car met with an accident on Friday morning, near Mohammadpur Jat under Kotwali Manglaur area in Uttarakhand, when he was on his way to his native place Roorkee. 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inquired about his health from the officials and instructed them to arrange for Pant's proper treatment.

Earlier report

Cricketer Rishab Pant injured in car accident on Delhi-Dehradun Highway

Roorkee, Dec 30 (IANS): Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was injured in a car accident on Thursday near Uttarkhand's Roorkee, according to authorities.

The accident took place near Hammadpur Jhal while the cricketer was returning home from Delhi.

According to the doctors, Pant has suffered injuries on his forehead and leg.

After getting the information, Superintendent of Police Dehat Swapna Kishore Singh has reached the spot.

Dr Sushil Nagar, chairman of Saksham Hospital, said that at present Rishabh's condition is stable, he is being referred from Roorkee to Delhi.

According to witnesses, Rishabh's car collided with the railing and caught fire.

With great difficulty, the fire was brought under control.

Simultaneously, Rishabh, who was severely injured in the accident, was taken to Saksham Hospital on Delhi Road.