Passenger saves 25 lives after driver abandons bus with failed brakes in Khushab

A passenger saved the lives of more than 25 people after a bus driver abandoned the vehicle following a brake failure in Punjab’s Khushab district, police said.

According to police, the bus went out of control while travelling down a slope and began moving towards a deep ravine.

The driver jumped out of the moving bus and fled after its brakes failed. However, a passenger took control of the steering wheel as the vehicle headed towards the ravine.

Police said the passenger managed to stop the bus by steering it into a hillside, preventing a major accident.

District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Amara Shirazi invited the passenger to her office and presented him with a certificate of appreciation for his bravery.

The DPO said protecting human lives and demonstrating courage were acts worthy of pride.

Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest the bus driver who fled the scene.