Thiruvananthapuram: A school bus driver died after suffering a heart attack while dropping students home near Chirayinkeezhu in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Muraleedharan, a native of Kodumon, who worked as a driver with Mother India International Residential Public School.

The incident occurred around 4.15 pm when the bus was on its final trip of the day. The journey was nearing its end when Muraleedharan reportedly suffered a heart attack. Six students were on board at the time.

Muraleedharan lost consciousness and slumped over the steering wheel before the bus went out of control and crashed into a nearby house, school principal Liji Joshwa said.

No one sustained serious injuries in the incident. However, two students suffered minor injuries, she added.

Muraleedharan was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where he was declared dead. His body has been kept at the hospital.
Police have reached the spot, and further proceedings are underway.