A terrifying road accident in Malappuram, Kerala nearly killed a young student. What could have been a tragedy has become instead one of survival with good instincts and a sound mind of a school bus driver. CCTV in the event demonstrates the dangers and rewards that road traffic accidents bring, but also the need for responsible driving.
The student was traveling down the busy highway when he suddenly lost control and fell onto the street. Then suddenly a private school bus was zooming to him right from the opposite direction. But it was very dangerous, the bus just seconds away from hitting the boy.
The bus driver spotted the student on the road and made an instant move. Immediately, with impeccable timing, he applied the brakes and the heavy vehicle came to a sudden halt. His instinct saved a chance, possibly, of a lethal accident. The student escaped with his life narrowly averting disaster.
It was all recorded on nearby CCTV cameras. The video shows how close the student came to being hit. It also shows how the driver’s acute reflexes saved him before he even came to face harm. The video has since been shared far and wide by spreading awareness of both road safety as well as driving in general due to the necessity of caution.
Some local residents and viewers who viewed the footage praised the bus driver for courage and accountability. The presence of mind that he showed not only saved the student, many said, but also prevented trauma for the child’s family and the community. It has raised the issue of road safety awareness among drivers and pedestrians.
This was a little, but the accident serves as a good reminder of some valuable lessons:
- Keep students (and pedestrians) on the road alert when crossing or walking near busy streets.
- Drivers should always be in control and ready for sudden emergencies.
- CCTV cameras at public places can be helpful to monitor and understand things in events such as these.
The Malappuram accident might have gone according to a plan for disaster, but it became a tale of life, thanks to a driver's swift decision. His impromptu action rescued a young man's life and served as a wake-up call to all of us to be responsible for the road. So, road safety knows better than rules, not only in the road safety sense but also as safety through awareness, caution, and humanity.
