Ahmedabad: Chaotic Scene as Bus Brake Failure Causes Multiple Collisions, Multiple Casualties

Dramatic accident at Jodhpur crossroads in Ahmedabad as public transport bus collides with other vehicles.
Post-brake failure accident scene captured in Ahmedabad

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In a startling turn of events in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a public transport bus suffered a catastrophic brake failure near the Jodhpur intersection, leading to a dramatic chain of collisions that damaged eight vehicles. The bus, belonging to the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS), became uncontrollable, resulting in injuries to four individuals. Authorities from the Ahmedabad traffic police immediately took the bus driver into custody and began legal proceedings.

The bus was en route to Hatkeshwar

The AMTS bus, with vehicle number GJ01 KT 0952, was traveling from Ghuma to Hatkeshwar. Reports indicate that it experienced brake failure close to the Star Market by Jodhpur crossroads.

Image of the aftermath of a bus road accident following brake failure

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Subsequently, the uncontrolled bus collided with one vehicle after another, resulting in injuries to three people in an Ertiga car and one on a motorcycle. The injured were promptly transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

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Driver restrained by bystanders

Following the incident, a large crowd gathered at the site. The bus driver, who was behind the wheel during the accident, was apprehended by onlookers. N Division Police took into custody AMTS bus driver Mohammed Aamin Mansuri and initiated legal action.

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