Alert bus driver averts major accident in Chamba

Shimla: A split-second decision by the driver averted a major accident Monday morning in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district after the brakes of a Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus failed suddenly. The bus was on its way from Agahar to Chamba with over 50 passengers on board when it suddenly went out of control near Nadu, about 5 km from Chamba town.According to eyewitnesses, sensing a technical fault, the driver immediately alerted passengers and steered the bus into a roadside hill. The impact brought the bus to a halt, preventing its plunge into a nearby gorge.A police officer said no serious injuries were reported and that locals rushed to the spot and helped evacuate passengers safely.A slight delay or misjudgement could have turned the incident into a tragedy, the officer added.MSID:: 130554950 413 |