APSRTC driver dying of a heart attack brings his bus and 40 passengers to a safe halt
An APSRTC bus driver, Jetti Siva, successfully steered his bus to safety after suffering a heart attack while driving 40 passengers. Despite his efforts to ensure passenger safety, he passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a notable example of professional duty and presence of mind during a medical emergency, drawing public praise from transport authorities.
A 34-year-old Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) driver who suffered a heart attack at the wheel steered his Kakinada- Visakhapatnam bus, with around 40 passengers on board, to the side of the road near Tuni on Thursday (October 8, 2026), parked it and collapsed. The driver, Jetti Siva, was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao paid tribute to him on Friday (October 9, 2026).
In a statement, the chairman expressed deep sorrow over the incident and said Siva had shown exceptional presence of mind and a strong sense of responsibility by bringing the bus to a safe halt despite suffering a sudden medical emergency, and that this had averted a major accident.
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