Another Kurla BEST accident-like tragedy took place in Gujarat after a speeding government bus ran over several pedestrians. At least three people were killed and two others were injured after a bus driver ran over seven to eight people in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Wednesday, April 16. According to the eyewitnesses, the driver, who was intoxicated, struck the pedestrians.
The accident took place near KKV Chowk in Rajkot. It sparked public outrage, leading to protests and vandalism. Locals also blocked the road. Police intervened to control the situation, and an investigation is underway.
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A footage recorded by a CCTV camera installed on the road has gone viral on social media. In the 22-second viral clip, a yellow-and-white speeding bus can be seen hitting several vehicles, including crushing bikes under its wheels, believed to be at a traffic signal, before coming to a stop after covering some distance.
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“This appears to be a fatal accident involving a city bus, resulting in the death of three people. As of now, we haven’t received full details about the deceased. All dead bodies and the injured have been sent to the hospital via ambulance. Our effort is to ensure that traffic in the area remains unhindered,” said Pooja Yadav.
DCP (Traffic) Pooja Yadav of Rajkot city police said that the deceased bodies have been sent for the postmortem. Locals claimed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. People demanded the arrest of the driver. The police have launched a probe into the matter. Police officials are investigating the cause of the incident and action will be taken against the culprits.