Mumbai: A truck driver allegedly attempted to run over a traffic police officer near Sena Bhavan in Dadar. A video of the near-tragedy that has gone viral on social media on Friday, capturing the exact moment when the officer narrowly escaped being crushed under the heavy vehicle.
The incident reportedly took place during peak traffic hours, when a traffic cop, identified as Vishwas Bandgar, was on duty managing congestion in the busy Dadar area. According to reports, Bandgar had stopped the truck and asked its driver to take a diversion to ease vehicular flow.
Viral Video Shows Terrfiying Scenes
The video shows the truck initially halted in the middle of the road as the officer approached to issue a challan. Moments later, the driver suddenly accelerated, steering the vehicle directly toward the officer.
Traffic Cop Narrowly Escapes Harm
The clip reveals the officer quickly moving out of harmโs way just in time, avoiding a collision that could have proven fatal. The truck then sped away from the spot, fleeing in the direction of Plaza Cinema.
The incident was terrifying as the driverโs reckless act not only endangered the traffic officer but also posed a threat to pedestrians and motorists in the bustling neighbourhood. The officer, however, remained unharmed and continued to maintain order in the area despite the ordeal.
Truck Driver Held After Fleeing Away From Scene
Following the attempt to flee, the truck was later intercepted and the driver was caught. No official statement has been released by the cops about any immediate legal action in the matter.
