It should have been a long-lasting feeling of accomplishment. But 20 youth, who had completed a fulfilling trek in the hills of Matheran, had their joy cut short. A speeding car driven by an allegedly drunk driver ploughed into them from behind, as they were descending down the Matheran-Neral road on Sunday afternoon.

Hoping for the best: Husain Dadla’s parents say the victim (below) has developed blood clots in the head and is still not out of danger