According to online reports, on January 16, a Shanghai bus collided with a taxi changing lanes to pick up passengers while entering a bus stop. The bus braked abruptly, causing a female passenger to be thrown 2 meters and suffer a severe fall. Two other passengers were injured inside the bus.
On the 18th, Pudong Bus announced that one of the passengers, a 38-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries. Despite emergency treatment, she passed away on January 17th.
The sheer force of inertia during bus travel, capable of taking a life, is truly staggering! The cause of the accident is currently under further investigation.
From a medical perspective, when a bus brakes abruptly and passengers are not seated or holding onto supports, the force of inertia can cause heads to strike sharp objects at high speed. This can lead to brain contusions, hemorrhages, and subsequently, cerebral herniation.
Brain herniation is a clinically critical, urgent, and severe condition. It develops rapidly with an extremely poor prognosis, characterized by high mortality and disability rates. When progressing to the terminal stage, it can cause severe intracranial pressure elevation, leading to critical brainstem damage that makes sustaining vital signs nearly impossible. At that point, even a reincarnated Hua Tuo couldn't save the patient.
Life hangs in the balance in an instant. When riding public buses, we must be vigilant, vigilant, and vigilant! The most critical action is securing yourself: fasten your seatbelt if available, and if not, stand firmly and hold on tight!
What precautions should be taken when riding buses?
1. Secure yourself immediately upon boarding
Drivers won't wait for everyone to settle before starting the vehicle. Sudden acceleration creates significant inertia—failing to brace yourself increases the risk of falling.Passengers should first steady themselves with both hands before seeking a seat near them.
2. Sit toward the front of the bus
The third or fourth row behind the driver's seat offers the most stability. Elderly passengers, pregnant women, children, and others should aim for seats closer to the front, avoiding the rear where jolts are most severe.
3.Never run inside the bus
Many children chase, play, or roughhouse inside the bus, and some parents allow it—this is extremely dangerous! If you see children running or playing inside the bus, stop them immediately!
4. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before standing up
Many people have the habit of standing up early when approaching their stop.On buses, especially in busy urban areas, sudden starts and stops are common. Some drivers may even become irritable. Regardless of any verbal abuse, prioritize your safety above all else. Do not stand up to exit until the vehicle has come to a complete stop!