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Driver averts disaster as bus brakes fail near Sarangpur railway station, 30 rescued
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 11:15 AM
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A crowded bus experienced brake failure near Sarangpur railway station in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh. The driver skillfully steered the vehicle into a ditch, saving about 30 passengers while a woman sustained minor injuries.
Rajgarh district’s Sarangpur town witnessed a potentially fatal incident on the road adjoining the railway station when the brakes of a passenger‑laden bus gave way. The vehicle, packed with roughly 30 commuters, began to surge forward uncontrollably, prompting immediate alarm among those on board.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver quickly assessed the situation and steered the out‑of‑control bus toward a shallow ditch on the side of the road. By applying the steering wheel and using the vehicle’s momentum, he managed to bring the bus to a halt without a full‑scale collision, preventing it from striking nearby traffic or pedestrians.
The maneuver saved the majority of the passengers, who were able to exit the bus safely. About 25‑30 people escaped unharmed, while one female passenger suffered a minor injury and was attended to by on‑site medical responders. Local police and emergency services arrived promptly to secure the scene and investigate the cause of the brake failure.
Authorities have been alerted to conduct a technical inspection of the bus to determine whether mechanical negligence or maintenance lapses contributed to the malfunction. The incident underscores the importance of regular vehicle safety checks, especially for public transport operating in densely populated regions.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver quickly assessed the situation and steered the out‑of‑control bus toward a shallow ditch on the side of the road. By applying the steering wheel and using the vehicle’s momentum, he managed to bring the bus to a halt without a full‑scale collision, preventing it from striking nearby traffic or pedestrians.
The maneuver saved the majority of the passengers, who were able to exit the bus safely. About 25‑30 people escaped unharmed, while one female passenger suffered a minor injury and was attended to by on‑site medical responders. Local police and emergency services arrived promptly to secure the scene and investigate the cause of the brake failure.
Authorities have been alerted to conduct a technical inspection of the bus to determine whether mechanical negligence or maintenance lapses contributed to the malfunction. The incident underscores the importance of regular vehicle safety checks, especially for public transport operating in densely populated regions.