A serious accident occurred early Thursday morning on the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar (SG) Highway when a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) vehicle collided with a pillar under a flyover near Sola Civil Hospital, according to police reports.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus lost control while navigating the busy highway, leading to a head-on collision with the structural pillar. The force of the impact was significant, resulting in extensive damage to the front end of the bus. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with initial panic spreading among commuters in the area.
The driver of the bus was seriously injured in the incident and was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. Authorities have reported that his condition remains critical.
Following the crash, police arrived promptly to manage the situation and implement traffic control measures. The accident has temporarily disrupted traffic on this vital route, which is frequented by a high volume of vehicles during the morning rush hour. Further information regarding the number of passengers on board at the time of the accident and the exact cause of the loss of control is still pending as investigators work to gather evidence.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the factors that led to this unfortunate incident. As the situation develops, officials will provide updates on the driver’s progress and any findings related to the accident.