Nahan, July 1 -- A major road accident was averted near Sanora in the Rajgarh subdivision of Sirmaur district when a passenger bus traveling from Shillai to Shimla via Solan, experienced sudden brake failure, causing panic among passengers for a short while.
The driver's presence of mind and courage brought the bus to a safe stop, saving the lives of dozens of passengers.
According to information received, the bus, Jeet Coach bus, developed a technical fault while in motion.
A pressure pipe in the brake system burst, causing the brakes to fail and the vehicle to spin out of control.
Realizing the situation, the driver, instead of panicking, showed patience and stopped the bus safely on the side of the road.
This prevented the bus from ...