Odisha bus driver dies of cardiac arrest, saves 48 passengers with 'heroic' move
48 people were on an overnight bus to bhubaneswar when their driver, who was experiencing a cardiac attack, used his head to slam the bus into a wall and bring it to a stop just before he passed away, according to authorities on Saturday.
They claimed that on friday night, the event took place close to Paburia hamlet in the Kandhamal district.
According to reports, sana Pradhan, the bus's driver, began experiencing chest discomfort while operating the steering wheel and eventually lost control.
"He realised he wouldn't be able to continue driving. Thus, he struck a wall at the side of the road, causing the car to halt and saving the lives of the occupants "The inspector in charge of the Tikabali police station, Kalyanamayee Sendha, stated as much.
Every night, she added, the private bus known as "Maa Laxmi" travels from Sarangarh in Kandhamal to the state capital of bhubaneswar via G Udayagiri.
He was taken to a local hospital following the incident, whereupon medical professionals pronounced him dead from cardiac arrest, according to the police.
A bit later, they alleged, the bus with the passengers boarded and headed for its destination under the direction of a different driver.
They further stated that following a post-mortem examination, Pradhan's body was given to his family.
Additionally, an inquiry has been launched, according to Sendha.
They claimed that on friday night, the event took place close to Paburia hamlet in the Kandhamal district.
According to reports, sana Pradhan, the bus's driver, began experiencing chest discomfort while operating the steering wheel and eventually lost control.
"He realised he wouldn't be able to continue driving. Thus, he struck a wall at the side of the road, causing the car to halt and saving the lives of the occupants "The inspector in charge of the Tikabali police station, Kalyanamayee Sendha, stated as much.
Every night, she added, the private bus known as "Maa Laxmi" travels from Sarangarh in Kandhamal to the state capital of bhubaneswar via G Udayagiri.
He was taken to a local hospital following the incident, whereupon medical professionals pronounced him dead from cardiac arrest, according to the police.
A bit later, they alleged, the bus with the passengers boarded and headed for its destination under the direction of a different driver.
They further stated that following a post-mortem examination, Pradhan's body was given to his family.
Additionally, an inquiry has been launched, according to Sendha.