TGSRTC driver suffers ‘heart attack’ while at wheel, halts bus safely, averting tragedy
A 60-year-old bus driver in Telangana safely pulled his vehicle to the side of the road after suffering a heart attack while driving. The driver, who was nearing retirement, is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dedication of public transport workers and raises questions about health screening protocols for aging employees in high-responsibility roles.
A 60-year-old driver of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) reportedly suffered a heart attack while driving the bus but managed to halt the vehicle safely, averting a major tragedy near Jagtial town on Saturday (August 29).
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the bus carrying around 50 passengers was travelling from Maddunur in Buggaram mandal to Jagtial.
The driver, identified as Lakshman, experienced severe chest pain while at the wheel and managed to stop the bus on the roadside before losing consciousness, sources said.
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