A Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus driver tragically passed away on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack while on duty. The incident occurred around 11 am during the driver’s final trip from Nelamangala to the Dasanapura area.
Kiran Kumar, 40, was driving the bus when he suddenly collapsed, as seen in CCTV footage from the bus. The footage reveals that Kumar leaned forward and fell to his left side, losing control of the vehicle. The bus brushed past another BMTC bus before coming to a halt.
In a heroic act, the bus conductor, Obalesh, quickly jumped into the driver’s seat and took control of the bus, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board. He then rushed Kumar to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
The BMTC expressed their deep condolences following the loss of Kumar, who was a driver at Depot 40. “It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Kiran Kumar, who passed away due to a sudden heart attack on November 6. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Kiran Kumar. The corporation prays for the peace of his soul,” a BMTC statement read.
The incident highlights the quick thinking and courage of the bus conductor, who prevented a potentially devastating situation, ensuring the passengers were unharmed during a tragic event.
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