Potholes or poor driving? Bengaluru bus with 20 kids tilts, sparks debate

A harrowing incident has spotlighted the deplorable state of a Bengaluru's road infrastructure, as a bus carrying 20 students narrowly avoided catastrophe when it dangerously tilted on a slush-filled, pothole-ridden road.

Passersby swiftly evacuated the students, averting a potential disaster.

The stretch has long plagued daily commuters with its washed-away surfaces and gaping potholes. The bus's dangerous tilt raised urgent concerns about motorist and pedestrian safety.

Meanwhile, social media comments blamed both road conditions ("That's not even a road") and driver's poor judgment ("Clearly a driver's mistake") for the incident.

“It's clearly a driver's mistake. The road is not good, and there's no way to overtake,” a comment on Instagram read.

Another user wrote, “That’s not even a road. Over taking from left when all the buses ahead are going in a line.”

The incident underscores worries about the city's road maintenance and the everyday risks faced by locals navigating such hazardous routes.