Malkangiri: An Odisha State Road Transport Corporation ( OSRTC ) driver died after suffering a massive heart attack while on duty in the early hours of Thursday. The deceased has been identified as P. Saikrishna.

The state-run bus was en route from Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh to Malkangiri in Odisha when the incident occurred. At around 2.30 am, while the vehicle was crossing the Kunduli area, Saikrishna experienced severe chest pain. Acting swiftly, he stopped the bus and handed over the steering to his co-driver, ensuring the safety of the 25 passengers on board.

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Co-driver takes charge to ensure passenger safety

Co-driver Purna Chandra Ray, who was resting at the time, said Saikrishna

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