Karnataka Accident: 2 Killed, Over 15 Injured After Private Bus Plunges Into Roadside Drain in Chitradurga
Two people were killed and more than 15 others sustained injuries after a private passenger bus lost control and veered off the highway into a roadside drain near Aymangala in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district.
Two people were killed and more than 15 others sustained injuries after a private passenger bus lost control and veered off the highway into a roadside drain near Aymangala in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district. The deceased have been identified as the driver and the cleaner of the bus, both of whom died on the spot due to the impact of the crash.
The incident occurred during the early hours of the morning along the national highway stretch. According to initial reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating the roadway, causing the bus to sway off course, skid, and tilt into a deep roadside drainage ditch. Shivamogga Temple Tragedy: Retired Engineer Dies After Getting Trapped Beneath Elevator, Disturbing Video Surfaces.
Emergency response teams, including local police officers and highway patrol units, rushed to the spot shortly after receiving alerts from commuters. Rescue personnel worked through the mangled front section of the bus to retrieve the bodies of the driver and cleaner.
The injured passengers, numbering over 15, were immediately evacuated from the vehicle with the help of local residents and first responders. They were transported to nearby government and private hospitals in Hiriyur and Chitradurga town for medical treatment. Authorities confirmed that while a few victims suffered critical injuries, the majority are currently stable and undergoing observation. Karnataka Road Accident: Father, Son Killed; Daughter Injured After Car Overturns on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway in Mandya.
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Preliminary investigations by the local police suggest that speeding or driver fatigue during the late-night journey may have contributed to the sudden loss of control. A case has been registered at the local police station, and officers have launched a formal investigation to determine the precise technical or human factors behind the mishap. Traffic on the highway, which was briefly disrupted following the accident, was restored after heavy machinery was brought in to lift the overturned vehicle from the drain.
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