Man Dies of Cardiac Arrest While Traveling on Mangaluru-Udupi Bus

On Monday, a 62-year-old man named B. Vijaykumar, a resident of Jeppu Gujjanakere, died of cardiac arrest while traveling on a Mangaluru-Udupi bus. The incident occurred near Mukka.

Vijaykumar had boarded the express bus at Kottara Chowki. He began to feel unwell and collapsed inside the bus as it approached Kodikal Cross. A nurse on board examined him and advised the bus conductor to take immediate action. Acting swiftly, the driver diverted the bus to a private hospital in Mukka.

Despite the driver’s prompt response and Vijaykumar being admitted to the hospital, his life could not be saved. It was later learned that Vijaykumar had already passed away by the time they reached the hospital.

This tragic incident underscores the importance of immediate medical attention during emergencies and the need for public awareness about recognizing and responding to cardiac arrest symptoms.