BRTS Bus Hits Pedestrian near Ahmedabad's Astodia, Driver Removed from Duty
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A 50-year-old pedestrian sustained serious leg injuries after being struck by a BRTS bus near Astodia Chakla BRTS station in east Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The injured man was rushed to Asarwa Civil Hospital, while the bus driver was immediately removed from duty pending a police investigation.
Accident Near Astodia Chakla BRTS Station
The incident occurred when a Route 09 BRTS bus travelling from Maninagar Railway Station to Gota Vasantnagar Township was leaving the Astodia Chakla BRTS station.
According to preliminary information, the pedestrian attempted to cross the road in front of the bus as it exited the station. Initial findings suggest the man may have been distracted while crossing, leading to the collision.
Injured Shifted to Civil Hospital
The injured pedestrian has been identified as Govindbhai Kashinathbhai Darji (50).
Emergency services were alerted immediately, and a 108 ambulance reached the spot. After receiving first aid at the scene, Darji was shifted to Asarwa Civil Hospital for further treatment. He reportedly suffered serious injuries to his leg.
Officials said there is a suspicion that the injured man may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The concerned authorities have been instructed to verify this as part of the investigation.
Driver Removed From Duty
Following the incident, the BRTS administration removed bus driver Kaushik Kumar Bhagora from duty with immediate effect.
The driver has been taken to Haveli Police Station, where further legal proceedings are underway. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Meanwhile, BRTS officials said they are closely monitoring the condition of the injured pedestrian and remain in touch with the hospital regarding his treatment.
