Bus driver dies suddenly after slowing and pulling over; nearly 20 passengers unharmed (picture)

by iface011 on 2011-09-09 15:29:08

The bus company is preparing to deal with the aftermath.

"Currently in contact with the deceased's family."

The driver slowed down and drove the vehicle to the side of the road before fainting.

Passenger: He slowed down and pulled over to avoid a collision.

When the driver fainted, the bus was still moving slowly forward. "The driver has fainted, who can control the car!" Ms. Qin shouted, a man in black shirt rushed to the driving position, stabilized the out-of-control steering wheel, stepped on the brake tightly, and finally stopped the bus by the fast lane. "Passengers got off the bus one after another, and three or four young people jumped down directly from the window," said Ms. Qin. A few male passengers first lifted the unconscious driver and laid him flat on the floor of the cabin. Worried about the suffocating heat inside the bus, they then carried him down from the bus and placed him on the steps by the roadside. "Some passengers loosened his belt to let him breathe, others quickly dialed 120." Subsequently, the 120 emergency ambulance and traffic police arrived, taking the still unconscious driver to the hospital.

Doctor: Preliminary judgment suggests that the hot weather may have triggered heart disease.

Investigation

Mr. Du, who used to be a minibus driver, said that driving a minibus involves high labor intensity. The company set tasks, requiring drivers to complete a certain number of round trips (a fixed mileage) each day to avoid being penalized financially. "Drivers work more than 10 hours a day."

A survey on the living conditions of bus drivers in other provinces and cities shows that 80% of bus drivers are in a sub-healthy state. Some drivers suffer from occupational diseases such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, gastric ptosis, and cardiovascular diseases.

On September 27, 2009, Sun Jianyong, a driver for route 380 at Zhenhai Bus Company in Ningbo, died suddenly at home. On October 11 of the same year, Zhang Qing, a driver for route 523 at Yongan Bus Company in Ningbo, felt unwell while working and later died after ineffective hospital treatment.

Traffic police officers from the Lianhu Brigade of the Xi'an Municipal Public Security Bureau arrived promptly at the scene to understand the situation. The traffic police said that based on the current situation, due to the sudden illness of the bus driver, the vehicle could not stop immediately, but no consequences occurred. It was preliminarily judged that this incident does not constitute a traffic accident.

A passenger, Ms. Qin, said she saw the driver fall down and hurriedly called for help. A man stepped on the brakes.

The front-right side of the bus was damaged. All pictures in this group were taken by our reporter, Yu Zhuo.

A staff member of Xi'an Wanli Industrial Company, which owns the No. 506 bus, said Wang Wei had only been driving the No. 506 bus for a month. He was diligent in his work, technically skilled, and very responsible. Wang Wei's monthly salary was nearly 3000 yuan. Each No. 506 bus is equipped with two drivers, and Wang Wei was just starting his shift when the incident happened. "We are currently in contact with the deceased's family to discuss post-mortem matters as soon as possible," the staff member said. "The family members are extremely emotional and unwilling to talk about Wang Wei's family situation."

Part of the sudden death events involving bus drivers

It is understood that the No. 506 minibuses have been contracted to individuals on a per-vehicle basis. Whether Wang Wei himself purchased personal accident insurance is unclear to the staff member.

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Premonition One: Feeling brief angina pectoris, or feeling that swallowing is difficult, some may also sweat and experience 3 to 5 minutes of chest tightness.

Summer is the high incidence period for sudden death.

Deputy Director of Medicine at the Red Cross Hospital in Xi'an, Dr. Wang Gengli said, "Sub-health" may induce latent lesions. Bus drivers drive continuously for long periods, "Irregular diet and other factors may trigger potential diseases within the body."

On March 6, 2010, a bus driver in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, suddenly fainted onto the steering wheel while driving. Fortunately, a passenger rushed forward and firmly stepped on the brakes. The driver who fainted died after ineffective on-site emergency treatment.

Wang Wei's wife, Ms. Zhang, arrived at the hospital but was unable to see her husband for the last time. Sobbing uncontrollably, Ms. Zhang said her husband was 39 years old, and she had never heard him say he felt unwell or take any medication. "We always thought he was very healthy, I didn't expect..."

Ms. Qin recalled that just after passing the intersection, the speed of the bus suddenly slowed down, getting closer and closer to the guardrail by the roadside. After the first collision with the guardrail, there was a "screeching" sound. "At the time, the driver still stuck his head out of the window to look, both hands gripping the steering wheel, constantly turning to the right," Ms. Qin said. The driver didn't say anything, but his movements were clearly slower than before, looking very strained. "After the second collision with the guardrail, his body suddenly leaned towards the left window." Ms. Qin said that the driver's left hand and head rested on the window, his right hand still on the steering wheel, and he passed out. Ms. Qin expressed gratitude that the driver managed to avoid danger in time; otherwise, the nearly 20 passengers on board would have been in great danger.

Minibus drivers endure high labor intensity.

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At around 1:30 PM yesterday, near Lianhu Park Station, we saw the red No. 506 bus with license plate number ShaanAF6174 parked by the fast lane on the east-to-west direction of Lianhu Road. There was no one on the bus, two doors were open, there was a deep dent on the lower right side of the front of the car, and the front door was slightly deformed.

On March 30, 2009, Yang Zhizhou, a driver of Route 26 in Kunming, Yunnan, suddenly fainted while driving. Fortunately, a passenger on the bus timely pulled the handbrake and stopped the vehicle. Yang Zhizhou ultimately died despite rescue efforts.

On January 26, 2011, Lin Nan Zhen, a bus driver in Dongyang, Zhejiang, died suddenly while driving. In his final moments, he made an effort to step on the brakes. Comprehensive.

Summer is the high incidence period for myocardial infarction and sudden death. With high temperatures, low air pressure, and excessive sweating, people easily die suddenly due to the oppressive heat. In summer, it is crucial to replenish water and electrolytes in a timely manner. Drinking pure water alone is insufficient; it's necessary to appropriately supplement with light salt water as well as vegetables and fruits to prevent sudden death caused by electrolyte imbalance.

At 2:30 PM, after over an hour of emergency treatment at the emergency department of Xi'an Central Hospital, bus driver Wang Wei unfortunately passed away. Doctor Wang Lei from the emergency department said that when the patient arrived, his pupils were already dilated, and he had no heartbeat or breathing. It was preliminarily judged that the hot weather might have triggered a cardiac disease.

80% of bus drivers are in suboptimal health.

The wife was sobbing uncontrollably.

The speed suddenly slowed down, veering persistently towards the roadside.

Premonition Two: Intermittent chest pain or a feeling of compression, palpitations, weakness, and dizziness.

If you encounter any of the following premonitions, it is essential to seek medical treatment nearby to eliminate potential risks.

Premonition Three: Sudden hypotension, chest pain, cold sweats, and difficulty breathing.

What is sudden death?

Refers to the sudden death of someone who appears healthy, due to the sudden onset or worsening of underlying natural diseases. Unlike organ necrosis, sudden death is caused by excessive strain, much like how a computer crashes when used excessively.