A major disaster was narrowly avoided early this morning (26) on the Hatton–Colombo main road, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of an SLTB bus driver. The bus, carrying approximately 80 passengers from Thalawakelle to Colombo, experienced a total brake failure while navigating the steep terrain of the Ginigathhena, Kadawela Bend area around 5:30 a.m.