Man falls through old bus window at bus stand in western India, draws crowd
by Nishika BansalAn unusual incident in western India’s Maharastra saw a man attempting to enter a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus through a window, resulting in the window panel breaking and the man falling to the ground, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
The incident took place at the Bhor bus stand near Pune and the video went viral on July 24.
Visuals showed at the Bhor bus stand near Pune, a man was attempting to climb into a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus through the window. As soon as he tried to get in, the entire window panel shattered, and along with the broken window, the man fell to the ground outside the bus. A crowd quickly gathered around to witness the incident, and after a moment, the people helped him to his feet.
An unexpected event unfolded at the Bhor bus stand near Pune, where a man attempted to board a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus through one of its windows. As the man tried to climb in, the entire window panel gave way, causing him to fall to the ground. The loud noise of the breaking window and the man’s fall immediately drew the attention of other passengers and bystanders, resulting in a large crowd gathering around the scene.
Eyewitnesses reported that the man appeared to be in a hurry and, finding the bus doors closed, chose the unconventional and dangerous method of entry. Unfortunately, the fragile window panel could not support his weight and broke under pressure, causing him to tumble onto the ground along with the shattered glass.
Several onlookers rushed to the man’s aid, helping him up and ensuring he was not seriously injured. Although shaken, he managed to stand with the assistance of the crowd. The incident highlights the potential risks associated with such unsafe practices and underscores the importance of proper bus boarding procedures.
Authorities at the bus stand are investigating the incident to ensure such accidents do not recur. They have also appealed to passengers to adhere to safety protocols and wait for proper boarding procedures to avoid similar mishaps in the future.