BANSKÁ BYSTRICA—A video circulating on social media has ignited public fury after capturing a driver engaging in a hazardous maneuver on the road leading under Pustý Castle in Zvolen. The driver, in a brazen act of recklessness, overtook another vehicle and than drove in the opposite direction, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision.

Traffic inspectorate Investigates

The Traffic Inspectorate of the Regional Directorate in Banská Bystrica is currently investigating the driver, whose actions were recorded by an on-board camera. The footage clearly shows the driver swerving at the last moment to avert a collision.

The video has triggered widespread condemnation, with online commentators expressing disbelief and outrage. The video has already garnered more than 800,000 views.

Professional Drivers Condemn Actions

SME drivers, a professional organization, were among the first to raise the alarm about the incident, emphasizing thier zero-tolerance policy for traffic violations. We are the first to alert the SME drivers of the profession to gross violation of traffic regulations and we are helping each other. They stated, adding that they do not tolerate and alert the irresponsible drivers of passenger cars, but also by trucks indiscriminately.

Vehicle details Under Scrutiny

adding fuel to the fire, observers noted a green parking licence displayed in the vehicle’s window. Further investigation suggests the vehicle may belong to the Ministry of Health, based on invoices published on their website. This detail has intensified public anger, with commentators speculating whether the driver intended to activate emergency lights before the dangerous maneuver.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident. this is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.