Man drives Thar over bus driver on Haridwar flyover, flees; video sparks outrage

According to police, the bus and the SUV had a close call while descending the flyover. The bus driver stopped the Thar and reportedly asked the motorist to drive cautiously.

The SUV then moved forward and struck the driver, leaving him injured. The injured bus driver was taken to a hospital for treatment.

What Happened

Police have registered a case and launched a search for the accused driver. A speeding car hit a man in Ayodhya’s Gaddopur area, leaving Jagdish Singh critically injured.

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Key Details

Local residents informed the police after the car driver fled the spot, and police are searching for the driver.

• The incident, which took place under the Cantt police station area, was captured on CCTV.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by India Today as more details emerge