A major tragedy was averted due to the presence of mind of the driver of a Maharashtra State Transport bus, who drove it straight into a field, to try and stop it after its brakes failed. While he and 15 passengers were injured, one of them seriously, his actions halted the bus.

The incident took place on Tuesday at 10.20 am when the bus was going from Pen to Khemwadi. Around 46 passengers were in the bus. A case of accidental report has been registered with Pen police station.