AMTS Bus Mounts Divider Near Ellisbridge; Driver Flees After Incident
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An Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) bus mounted a road divider near the Prohibition Office at the Ellisbridge end of the bridge on Saturday, triggering brief traffic disruption. The driver fled the spot immediately after the incident, and the circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation.
According to preliminary information, the AMTS bus veered off its lane and climbed onto the central divider near the Prohibition Office for reasons yet to be ascertained. No other vehicles were reportedly involved in the incident.
Soon after the mishap, the driver allegedly abandoned the bus and left the scene before police arrived. His whereabouts are yet to be established.
No injuries reported
There were no immediate reports of injuries or casualties. Police and civic authorities reached the spot and initiated efforts to remove the bus and restore the flow of traffic.
Police probe cause of crash
Officials said the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined. It also remains unclear whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating substance at the time of the crash. Police said the matter would be examined as part of the investigation.
Further details are awaited.
