Madikeri
A private bus driver died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while driving a Bengaluru-Kukke Subrahmanya bus near Katikeri close to Madikeri on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Shivakumar. According to sources, the bus lost control while negotiating a curve after the driver suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. In a final effort to avoid a major tragedy, Shivakumar managed to steer the vehicle towards the roadside before it crashed into a mud embankment and stopped safely. He died in the driver’s seat before assistance arrived. All passengers escaped without injuries. Locals and police rushed to the scene soon after the incident. Authorities said the driver’s presence of mind and timely action likely prevented a serious accident and saved many lives
