Mini bus brake fails, driver's presence of mind saves 21 Sabarimala pilgrims
The New Indian Express Kottayam|December 20, 2024
A driver carrying Sabarimala pilgrims in a mini bus showed great presence of mind to avert a major mishap after the brakes of the bus failed on Thursday morning.
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The incident happened on the Kottarakkara-Dindigul national highway near Peruvanthanam.

The bus, carrying 21 passengers, rammed a wall as the driver diverted the vehicle, preventing it from falling into a gorge.

Although three of the pilgrims suffered injuries, none of their condition is said to be serious.

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