Drunk AMTS Driver Allegedly Forgets Route, Crashes Bus into Divider Near Ellis Bridge in Ahmedabad
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An Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) bus driver allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol caused an accident late on Tuesday night after losing his way and taking the wrong route near Ellis Bridge.
The accident occurred at around midnight when the AMTS bus, travelling from Salangpur towards Ellis Bridge, failed to proceed towards the bridge. Instead, the driver continued along the riverfront road and crashed into a divider located beneath the bridge.
Police said the driver’s alleged intoxication appeared to be the reason behind the mishap. During questioning after the accident, the driver was reportedly unable to recall the bus route or direction due to his condition.
Following the collision, people in the area gathered at the spot and alerted the authorities. A team from the B-Division Traffic Police reached the location and started an investigation.
Police detained
During the initial inquiry, police reportedly detected the smell of alcohol from the driver. Officials detained him, seized the bus, and registered a case in connection with the incident.
No casualties were reported in the accident. Police are continuing their probe to establish the full circumstances that led to the crash.
