India, May 26 -- Amid ongoing road repair work across the city ahead of the monsoon season, consistent rainfall over the past week has exacerbated the situation, leading to hazardous conditions on various city roads. On Sunday morning Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus had a narrow escape when their bus almost toppled into a water-filled pit near the Warje-Malwadi area.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 10 am when a PMPML bus (MH 12 XX 1234) was exiting the Warje-Malwadi bus depot. As the bus moved slightly ahead from the depot, the entire left side of the vehicle suddenly sank into a large pothole concealed by stagnant rainwater. The driver acted swiftly, halting the bus and evacuating all pass...