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Bus with 50 Passengers Narrowly Escapes 200-Foot Gorge in Udaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Udaipur
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 11:12 AM
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A bus carrying 50 passengers bound for Haridwar experienced brake failure near Kheriya Ghat in Udaipur, teetering on the edge of a 200-foot gorge for two minutes before the driver's quick thinking averted disaster.
A potentially catastrophic accident was narrowly averted in Udaipur's Kheriya Ghat area when a bus carrying 50 passengers experienced brake failure. The vehicle, en route to Haridwar, reportedly travelled for approximately two minutes perilously close to the edge of a 200-foot deep gorge.
The driver's presence of mind and skillful maneuvering proved crucial in the tense moments. By deliberately colliding the bus with rocks, the driver managed to halt the runaway vehicle, preventing it from plunging into the chasm.
All 50 individuals on board are reported to be safe, thanks to the driver's swift and decisive action in a critical situation. The incident highlights the importance of driver alertness and emergency response capabilities.
The driver's presence of mind and skillful maneuvering proved crucial in the tense moments. By deliberately colliding the bus with rocks, the driver managed to halt the runaway vehicle, preventing it from plunging into the chasm.
All 50 individuals on board are reported to be safe, thanks to the driver's swift and decisive action in a critical situation. The incident highlights the importance of driver alertness and emergency response capabilities.