Bus Overturns After Driver Suffers 'Heart Attack' In Himachal Pradesh; Several Passengers Injured

Kangra/Nurpur: In a shocking road mishap reported from Himachal Pradesh, a private bus traveling from Chamba to Una met with an accident after the driver reportedly suffered a heart attack near Nurpur resulting in injuries to several passengers on Sunday.

It is reported that the driver suffered a sudden heart attack, causing the bus to lose control and overturn on the side of the road. Chaos ensued at the scene immediately following the accident. Upon receiving information about the incident, a team from the Nurpur Police was dispatched to the site.

It is learnt that the private bus departs from Chamba for Una—via Nurpur—at 6:30 AM as per the daily routine. Fortunately, the bus did not tumble down the hillside after overturning which saved the lives of the passengers. Otherwise, the accident could have been far more catastrophic, potentially resulting in a massive loss of life and property.

Injured Passengers Undergoing Treatment At Hospital

Approximately twenty passengers were traveling on the bus. Hearing the screams of the people following the accident, locals rushed to the scene and helped transport the injured to the Nurpur Civil Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

Injured being treated at the hospita after bus overturns near Nurpur (ETV Bharat)

Along with the injured passengers, the bus driver is also receiving medical attention, and his condition is reported to be out of danger. Four individuals are in critical condition and have been referred to the Tanda Medical College and Hospital. Most of the passengers on the bus are said to be from Chamba district. The bus overturning in the middle of the road caused a traffic jam. The Nurpur Police immediately diverted traffic toward Defense Road to clear the congestion and restore the flow of vehicles.

Locals gather near the overturned bus in Nurpur in Himachal Pradesh (ETV Bharat)

Police Launch Investigation

SP Nurpur, Kulbhushan Verma said that the police will conduct a thorough investigation to determine exactly how the road accident occurred and the circumstances under which the bus overturned.