Coimbatore: Govt Bus Driver, Conductor Praised for Rushing Unwell Passenger to Hospital

A young woman travelling on a government bus from Ukkadam to Somanur in Coimbatore reportedly fell unconscious after suffering a sudden health issue. Wasting no time, the bus driver and conductor immediately diverted the bus to a private hospital and ensured that she received medical care without delay.


Coimbatore: A young woman travelling on a government bus from Ukkadam to Somanur reportedly fell unconscious after suddenly becoming unwell while the bus was on its route.



After noticing her condition, the driver and conductor acted promptly and took the bus to a private hospital in the Pappanaickenpalayam area of Coimbatore. The woman was subsequently admitted to the emergency department for treatment.

Some fellow passengers recorded the incident on their mobile phones and shared the footage on social media. The video has since been widely circulated online.

The swift action taken by the driver and conductor in rushing the unwell passenger to hospital without wasting time has drawn appreciation from fellow passengers and members of the public.

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