A major tragedy was narrowly averted in Gujarat's Surat after a small child fell out of the door of a moving luxury bus in the Kim area. The shocking incident, captured on the bus's CCTV camera, has gone viral on social media, raising concerns over child safety and passenger supervision during travel.The child escaped with minor bruises and did not suffer any serious injuries thanks to the alertness and quick response of the bus driver as he prevented a potentially fatal accident.The incident took place on November 7 when a luxury bus operated by Raunak Travels was travelling from Amreli to Surat via National Highway 48.According to information shared by the travel company, the bus had four passengers on board, including a man, a woman and their two children.
The CCTV footage shows the bus moving along the highway with its door open.The two children were reportedly playing in the aisle while their mother was occupied with a phone conversation. During this time, one of the children moved towards the front of the bus and reached the area near the driver.
The driver reportedly noticed the child near the front and instructed him to move back. However, the very next moment, the child lost balance and fell through the open door onto the road while the bus was still in motion.Realising what had happened, the driver immediately applied the brakes and brought the vehicle to a halt.The incident triggered panic inside the bus, with the child's mother and the other child crying out in alarm.
The mother quickly got off the bus, rushed towards the child lying on the road and brought him back to safety.Fortunately, the child sustained only minor bruises and did not suffer any serious injuries. The swift response of the driver helped prevent the incident from turning into a major tragedy.Speaking to India Today about the incident, Munna Bhai from Raunak Travels confirmed that the accident occurred on November 7.
He said the bus was travelling from Amreli towards Surat with four passengers, comprising a couple and their two children.The emergence of the CCTV footage has sparked concerns about passenger safety, particularly when young children are travelling in moving vehicles.The incident highlights the risks posed by open bus doors and the importance of ensuring that children remain seated and away from potentially dangerous areas.While the child escaped without serious injuries, the incident serves as a stark reminder for parents and guardians to remain attentive throughout journeys, especially when travelling with young children.It also raises questions about safety precautions and door management in passenger buses.- EndsInputs by Sanjay Singh J Rathod