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Kerala Bus Driver’s Split-Second Move Saves Toddler in Kozhikode

Viral CCTV footage has renewed calls for child road safety in Kozhikode.

Overview

  • A three-year-old girl ran from beside an autorickshaw into the path of a private bus in Kodiyathoor/Kodiyathur, Kozhikode, on Monday.
  • The driver braked and veered to avoid the child, who ended up under the front of the bus without injuries.
  • Nearby CCTV captured the near-miss, and the video spread widely online the same day.
  • Kozhikode Traffic Police publicly commended the driver’s alertness, noting that a brief delay could have caused a tragedy.
  • Public reaction praised the driver and criticized the child’s supervision, with renewed calls for stricter speed rules and clearer pedestrian markings.