Idukki, Kerala: In a shocking incident, a youth narrowly escaped death when a private bus lost control and crashed into him at the Kattappana new bus terminal.

Vishnu, a native of Kumily, was seated on a bench at the depot when the incident happened.

The bus, Diyamol, operating on the Munnar-Kattappana route, lost control while attempting to park a few meters away from where Vishnu was seated. A gear mishap caused the bus to surge forward unexpectedly. Later, the CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media.

Vishnu sustained minor injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital. His condition is stable, and authorities are investigating the incident.