Udupi School Bus Crash: Unlicensed Driver Arrested After CCTV Exposure
By ETF Desk
Police in Udupi have arrested a driver, found to be operating a school bus without a valid licence, after CCTV footage from a recent collision showed his vehicle involved in a serious crash involving a school bus.
The incident occurred on a bustling local road when the bus, carrying students, crashed into a parked vehicle, causing severe damage and injuries. According to authorities, the footage clearly indicates that the defendant was behind the wheel of the non‑registered bus at the time of the collision, violating both traffic and school transport regulations.
The arrest underscores the district’s ongoing crackdown on unlicensed driving, particularly involving children’s transport. Authorities urged parents to verify that buses operating in Udupi meet all licensing and safety standards to prevent future accidents. Source: Google News – Udupi.