A heart-wrenching incident occurred in the Pali district of Rajasthan, where a bus driver died of a heart attack while driving. The driver of the Jain Travels bus, en route from Indore to Jodhpur, handed over the steering to his co-driver after his health suddenly deteriorated and passed away a few minutes later. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, and the video has gone viral on social media.
Pali: A major accident occurred in the Pali district of Rajasthan on Thursday (August 28) morning around 6 AM, involving a moving bus. The driver of the Jain Travels bus, traveling from Indore to Jodhpur, identified as Satish Rao, suddenly fell ill. He then handed over the steering wheel to his co-driver and sat beside him. A few minutes later, he suffered a heart attack, and his condition worsened. He was taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The entire incident was recorded by the CCTV camera installed in the bus, and its video is currently circulating on social media.
Sudden Deterioration of Health
The bus was passing through the Desuri area of Pali district when the driver's health began to fail. About 10 kilometers before the incident, Satish had already handed over the steering to his colleague and sat next to him. He showed promptness to ensure no inconvenience to the passengers. However, just a few minutes after sitting down, he suffered a heart attack and collapsed.
Life Could Not Be Saved Even After Being Taken to Hospital
The driver was immediately rushed to Desuri government hospital, where doctors examined him and declared him dead. According to the doctors, his death was caused by a heart attack. This sudden incident caused panic among the passengers and the bus staff.
Video Went Viral on Social Media
A CCTV video of this incident, which occurred in a moving bus, has surfaced. It captures the moments when the driver's condition worsened and he collapsed. This video is going viral on social media, and people are praising the driver's alertness, noting that he prioritized passenger safety even in his final moments.
