CHENNAI: A major mishap was averted on the Pollachi–Valparai road in Coimbatore district after the automatic door of a government bus suddenly came loose and fell onto the road from the moving bus.

According to Thanthi TV, bikers on the road narrowly escaped unharmed despite the door falling.

Just a few days ago, a TNSTC bus was halted near Othakalmandapam after smoke began billowing from the front, prompting the driver to jump out without opening the automatic doors. Fearing a fire, passengers broke the glass panes to escape, until the conductor opened the doors, allowing the rest to rush out.