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Crime
Driver tests positive for alcohol after Nikol road accident in Ahmedabad
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 02:31 AM
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Police reports confirm that the driver involved in the Nikol accident in Ahmedabad tested positive for alcohol in a post‑accident blood test.
Ahmedabad police have confirmed that the driver responsible for the recent road accident in the Nikol area tested positive for alcohol. The post‑accident blood sample, taken as part of standard procedure, showed a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
The incident, which occurred on a busy stretch of Nikol Road, prompted an immediate investigation by traffic authorities. While details on injuries or vehicle damage have not been released, the positive test result is expected to lead to formal charges under Gujarat's drunk‑driving laws.
Law enforcement officials said they will continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including any possible negligence or violation of traffic rules. The driver is likely to face suspension of his licence and possible imprisonment if convicted.
The incident, which occurred on a busy stretch of Nikol Road, prompted an immediate investigation by traffic authorities. While details on injuries or vehicle damage have not been released, the positive test result is expected to lead to formal charges under Gujarat's drunk‑driving laws.
Law enforcement officials said they will continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including any possible negligence or violation of traffic rules. The driver is likely to face suspension of his licence and possible imprisonment if convicted.