Swedish bus driver loses consciousness during drive, passengers take over steering

Near Jönköping, Sweden, a bus driver lost consciousness on Sunday while driving at 100 kilometers per hour on a highway. The bus had 50 passengers on board, who reacted in panic when the driver suddenly became unwell.

Two passengers took over the steering to maintain control of the bus. One of them admitted that he did not have a driver's license, but that their intervention was necessary to prevent an accident.

At that moment, the occupants were traveling at high speed, which made the situation even more dangerous. According to witnesses, there was a great sense of panic among the passengers.

After the two passengers took over the steering, they were able to bring the bus to a safe stop. This prevented a potentially serious accident on the highway.

The Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported on the incident, with those involved sharing their shocked reactions. One passenger stated that he was absolutely convinced they would have died without their intervention.

The situation underscores the importance of safety measures and training for bus drivers, especially in medical emergencies while driving.