Watch: Man drives car through pedestrian bridge in viral video, nabbed

Authorities in Kuwait said he exposed his own life as well as that of others to danger

Published: Wed 12 Jul 2023, 9:21 PM

Updated: Thu 13 Jul 2023, 11:50 AM

By
James Jose

Screengrab: Ministry of Interior Kuwait

Kuwaiti authorities have taken legal measures against a motorist and impounded his vehicle after he was caught trying to drive over a pedestrian bridge.

The traffic and operations department swung into action immediately after a video clip went viral on social media platforms showing the driver climbing over a pedestrian bridge.

Here's the video:

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The department said that the motorist was not just risking and endangering his life but also that of the others and was posing a danger to other road users.

The Ministry of Interior extended its thanks and appreciation to the citizen who reported the incident to the authorities.

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James Jose is Assistant Editor who has spent more than 20 years reporting on everything from sports to health to travel. When he's not polishing copies, he's dashing off to Nepal's mystical mountains to unwind in the lap of Mother Nature.

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