5 booked for reckless driving, dangerous bus roof ride in Thrissur

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The trio climbed onto the bus roof via the air vent. Photo: Special Arrangement

Thrissur: Police registered a case against five people on Tuesday for reckless driving and riding on top of a tourist bus. The incident took place on the Mannuthy-Vadakkanchery National Highway while a group was returning to Chirakkode after attending a wedding.

Three members of the group, including the bus driver and the cleaner, face charges. The trio climbed onto the bus roof via the air vent. A passerby noticed this and informed the police.

The police followed the bus and stopped it in front of the Mannuthy police station. The bus remains impounded at the police station, pending further action from the Motor Vehicles Department.

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