Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Heroic Bus Driver Dies After Safely Parking Bus with Passengers
A brave bus driver in India safely parked his bus with over 30 passengers on board after feeling unwell due to a heart condition.
Unfortunately, he passed away later at a hospital.
His co-driver then safely took the passengers to their destination.
Krishna's family and colleagues are mourning his loss.
P Sai Krishna, a 44-year-old driver for Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), died after suffering a heart attack while driving
Despite chest pain, he safely parked the bus with over 30 passengers on board near Dumuriput on the Koraput-Sunabeda stretch
He was later rushed to SLN Medical College and Hospital in Koraput where he was declared dead
The co-driver took charge of the bus and safely transported the passengers to Malkangiri
Krishna is survived by his wife and two sons
- Who
- P Sai Krishna, a 44-year-old driver for Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
- What
- Died after suffering a heart attack while driving a bus with over 30 passengers on board
- When
- Early hours of Thursday
- Where
- On the Koraput-Sunabeda stretch in Odisha
- Why
- Due to a heart attack
Driver's Actions
OSRTC's Awareness
Safety of Passengers
Driver's Actions
Krishna prioritized the safety of passengers by safely parking the bus despite his condition.
OSRTC's Awareness
OSRTC should ensure drivers are aware of their health conditions and provide necessary support.
- Age
- 44
- Years of service
- Not specified
- Bus route
- Vizianagaram to Malkangiri
- Passengers on board
- Over 30
- Cause of death
- Heart attack
