Bengaluru bus driver suffers heart attack while driving, dies; Conductor's quick action saves passengers: Report

A BMTC bus driver, Kiran Kumar, suffered a heart attack while driving and died shortly after. The incident occurred during his last route.

Published on: Nov 7, 2024, 07:30:13 IST

By Yamini C S

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A Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus driver on Wednesday suffered a heart attack while driving and passed away shortly afterwards. The incident occurred at around 11 am when the driver, aged 40, was operating his final route of the day, traveling from Nelamangala to the Dasanapura area, officials said, as per a report on NDTV.

The bus driver, Kiran Kumar, 40, suffered a fatal heart attack while driving in Bengaluru.

The deceased has been identified as Kiran Kumar in the report.

CCTV footage captured the moment Kumar leaned forward and collapsed to his left as he suffered the heart attack. Losing control, the bus grazed another BMTC vehicle, the publication stated.

Reacting swiftly, the bus conductor, Obalesh, took over the wheel, bringing the bus to a safe stop and ensuring the well-being of all passengers onboard.

Obalesh then proceeded to transport Kumar to a nearby hospital, where doctors later declared him brought dead, the report said.

A statement by the corporation read, "It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely demise of Kiran Kumar, a driver from Depot 40, who passed away due to a sudden heart attack on November 6. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Kiran Kumar. The corporation prays for the peace of his soul," as accessed by the publication.

Senior BMTC officials also visited Kumar's family to offer support and compensation, according to officials.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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