17 feared dead as Bengaluru–Gokarna sleeper bus catches fire after lorry crosses divider and crashes in Karnataka’s Chitradurga. Photo: X.
Karnataka Bus Accident: In a tragic collision between a bus and a lorry, at least nine people were reportedly charred to death, while many others were injured. According to reports, a private sleeper coach bus caught fire when it collided with a lorry in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district on Thursday. The bus was reportedly travelling from Bengaluru to Gokarna.
Reports quoting police say that the bus immediately went up in flames after it was hit by the lorry.
Reports quoting officials said that the lorry was travelling from Hiriyur towards Bengaluru when it crossed the road divider and hit the oncoming bus. While nine passengers have died, several others have reportedly sustained injuries and were rushed to hospitals in Hiriyur and Chitradurga for treatment.
The lorry, which was travelling from Hiriyur to Bengaluru, reportedly crossed the divider, causing the collision. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Hiriyur rural police station. Rescue operations are currently underway, and authorities are awaiting further details. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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