Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jun 22: In a another twist to the bus driver's presence of mind in averting a woman in coming under his vehicle's wheels and the subsequent case against him, the 'lucky' lady has also been charged by the City Traffic South Police for recklessly crossing the road near Taudugoli Cross.
It may be recalled that when a private bus named Gopalkrishna, en route from Mangaluru to Mudipu, was passing near Taudugoli Cross on Tuesday, the lady had crossed the road unmindful of the oncoming danger and driver Thyagaraj had braked just on time. The CCTV footage of the incident had gone viral on social media and the bus driver was hailed for his presence of mind.
The woman, identified as Aisamma (63) from Varkadi in Kasaragod district, had failed to exercise due care while crossing the road. Consequently, a case has been registered against her under Section 13 of Traffic Control Rules and Section 92G of the KP Act, as confirmed by the inspector of the South Traffic Station.
Although the bus driver managed to avoid hitting the woman by swiftly veering to the left, the police have imposed fines on the bus for overspeeding and careless driving on a narrow road, accompanied by the use of a blaring horn. Furthermore, the loud horn was also confiscated.
The viral footage of the averted accident highlights the dangers of negligent road crossing. The woman was fortunate to escape unharmed.
The case against Aisamma will proceed through the court, where she will be required to pay the imposed fine.