Heroic Conductor Saves Passengers After Driver's Heart Attack in Tamil Nadu

Life-Saving Action on a Moving Bus

In a remarkable act of bravery, a conductor in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul managed to save numerous passengers when he took control of a bus after the driver suffered a heart attack. Tragically, the driver passed away at the scene.

Bus Carrying 35 Passengers

Reports indicate that the bus was transporting around 35 passengers at the time of the incident. Footage shows the driver collapsing in his seat while the vehicle continued to move forward.

Upon witnessing the driver's collapse, the conductor swiftly moved to the driver's seat and applied the brakes manually.

Passengers React to the Emergency

Following the sudden stop, a woman seated at the front was thrown from her seat. Several passengers stood up to understand the cause of the abrupt halt, while others rushed to assist the driver.

Recent Tragedies on Tamil Nadu Roads

On May 22, a separate incident claimed the lives of five individuals in a collision between a government bus and a private tempo van near the Sengkippatti bridge on the Thanjavur-Tiruchirapalli national highway, according to local officials.

Additionally, in Sivaganga district, five workers tragically lost their lives due to a rockslide at a stone quarry operated by Mega Blue Metal, with one person sustaining serious injuries.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by these unfortunate events.