A Night of Joy Turns Tragic: A Heartfelt Reminder to Drive Safely and Cherish Loved Ones
I want to share an incident, not because you all want to know about it, but because I feel compelled to. On October 7, 2023, during an evening get-together with my friends, we were a group of five. Around 11 PM, we decided to head out for drinks—a well-deserved break after a week of hard work. Our destination was a hill station near our home, and we reached there by 1 AM. The night unfolded with laughter and camaraderie as we continued drinking until 3 or 4 AM. However, fate took an unexpected turn. One of my friends received a call from his family; his brother needed to go to their native place urgently. We decided to drop him off and then head home. Exhausted but determined, we set off. As we approached our neighborhood, there were speed bumps ahead. Riding on my friend’s bike, we suddenly collided with a KSRTC bus. The impact left me and my friend unconscious, while the other friend remained conscious. Our other friends, following behind us, witnessed the accident and immediately ...