In a tragic incident a BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus driver, had a heart attack while driving and slumped on the steering wheel of the bus in Bengaluru. His acute medical emergency could have turned into disaster for passengers on board if not for the swift response and bravery shown by his conductor. The incident serves as a sober reminder for the public transport drivers and staff and the vigilance of the community in such urgent situations.

The driver who was operating a BMTC bus on one of Bengaluru’s busy routes when he began showing signs of distress. According to reports, the driver complained of chest pain moments before collapsing at the wheel. As the bus was in motion on a bustling road, the situation posed an immediate threat to the safety of all passengers and other vehicles on the road. The bus initially swerved slightly, creating panic among the passengers.

In #Bengaluru: When the bus driver suffered a #heart attack…#BMTC bus conductor Obalesh jumped on the driver’s seat and took control of the steering when driver Kiran Kumar #DIED of cardiac arrest. The bus (route 256 M/1) was going from Nelamangala to Dasanapura depot. pic.twitter.com/KkUFGzJqk9

— VINAY PATIL OFFICIAL (@VinayPatil_Offi) November 7, 2024

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The BMTC has issued a statement expressing condolences to the driver’s family and commending the conductor for his lifesaving actions. Authorities are investigating the incident to assess whether there were any underlying health issues that could have been addressed with regular medical check-ups. The BMTC has also assured that they will provide the necessary support to the driver’s family during this difficult time. A statement by the corporation read, “It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Kiran Kumar, a driver from Depot 40, who passed away due to a sudden heart attack on November 6. ”