Pregnant Woman Falls from Moving Bus in Thrissur; Driver, Conductor Arrested
A 21-year-old pregnant woman suffered multiple injuries after she fell from a moving private bus in Chavakkad, Kerala’s Thrissur district, on September 16. Police arrested the bus driver and conductor following the incident, which occurred on Thekke Bypass. Police said the bus was negotiating a turn at considerable speed when the woman fell through the open rear door. CCTV cameras in the area captured the incident.
Pregnant Woman Hospitalised
The woman, identified as Fathima, lives in the Thenkancheri area of Chavakkad and is three months pregnant. She boarded the private bus at the Chavakkad bus stand and was travelling towards Palayoor. The bus operates on the Chavakkad-Kunnamkulam route.
CCTV Captures the Accident
According to Chavakkad SHO Sreetha, the bus was travelling at considerable speed when the driver took the turn. The rear door remained open, and Fathima lost her balance and fell onto the road. CCTV footage shows her falling from the moving bus and rolling along the road.
Injuries Include Blood Clot, Police Say
Fathima suffered injuries to her left foot, right knee and face. The FIR also reportedly mentions a blood clot in the womb. Doctors are closely monitoring her condition because of her pregnancy. She remains admitted to Hyatt Hospital, and doctors have reported her condition as stable.
Driver, Conductor Arrested
Police arrested the driver, 50-year-old Prakashan, and conductor, 38-year-old Kalidasan, as part of their investigation. The authorities are expected to produce the two accused before the court as the case proceeds.
Case Registered Under BNS Sections
Police registered a case under Sections 110, 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigators are examining why the rear door remained open and how the driver handled the bus while negotiating the turn.
Police Examine Safety Lapses
Police are examining the CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of events and determine the roles of the driver and conductor. Investigators will also check whether the bus crew followed passenger-safety requirements.
Investigation Continues
The incident has renewed concerns over passenger safety on private buses, particularly the risks of keeping doors open while vehicles are moving. However, investigators and the court will determine responsibility based on the evidence collected during the proceedings.
Police continue to gather evidence as Fathima receives treatment at the hospital. Authorities are expected to provide further updates on her condition and the investigation.