Bus rams pole, bamboo part shatters windshield

Nagpur: A private bus collided with one of the bamboo pillars supporting a green safety net at Deekshabhoomi square on Thursday night.The incident happened after the bus driver misjudged his attempt to turn left on the road towards Ajni and struck one of the bamboo support pillars holding the net. The impact caused the bamboo structure to snap and pierce the windshield of the bus, entering the cabin space. The collision also caused green net structure to partially collapse on the vehicle, further complicating the situation.The bus came to an abrupt halt in a skewed, sideways position, effectively blocking a portion of the road. This led to a complete disruption of traffic at the busy intersection for nearly 30 minutes. Vehicles were stranded and honking as bystanders attempted to assess the situation and restore order.Traffic was eventually restored after the bus conductor stepped down and took the initiative to manage the scene. He helped remove the lodged bamboo pole and assisted in lifting portions of the collapsed green net to allow vehicles to pass cautiously. This is not the first reported instance where such structures have interfered with vehicular movement or created safety concerns for motorists in the city.