Two Killed As Kerala KSRTC Bus Crashes Into Signboard On Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway
Ramanagara: Two passengers were killed and several others injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus lost control and crashed into a large signboard on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Avaregere Gate in Ramanagara taluk early Saturday.
The bus was travelling from Kerala towards Bengaluru when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle near Avaregere Gate. The bus rammed into a roadside directional signboard with considerable force before overturning on the expressway.
Two passengers died on the spot in the impact. Several others suffered injuries, including some who sustained serious injuries. The injured were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The accident caused panic among passengers and motorists travelling on the busy expressway. The overturned bus and debris on the road also disrupted traffic movement for some time, leading to congestion on the Bengaluru-Mysuru route.
On receiving information, personnel from the Bidadi police station and the fire and emergency services rushed to the spot. Rescue operations were launched to evacuate passengers trapped inside the bus and clear the accident site.
Police inspected the spot and began an investigation into the circumstances that led to the crash. A case has been registered at the Bidadi police station.
Officials are expected to ascertain whether excessive speed, driver error, road conditions or any other factor contributed to the accident. The exact cause of the crash was not immediately known.
The incident has once again raised concerns over road safety on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, where high-speed traffic and heavy vehicle movement have frequently made accidents a serious concern.
# KSRTC Bus Overturns After Hitting Signboard On Expressway, Two Dead
Ramanagara, August 8: A Kerala KSRTC bus travelling towards Bengaluru met with a fatal accident on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Avaregere Gate in Ramanagara taluk early Saturday, leaving two passengers dead and several others injured.
According to preliminary information, the bus was moving from Kerala towards Bengaluru when the driver lost control near Avaregere Gate. The vehicle veered off its path and crashed into a large directional signboard installed along the highway. The force of the collision caused the bus to overturn on the expressway.
Two passengers succumbed to their injuries at the accident spot. Several other passengers were injured in the crash, with some reported to be in a serious condition. The injured were rushed to hospitals in the vicinity for medical attention.
The accident brought traffic on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to a standstill for some time. The overturned bus occupied a portion of the carriageway, while emergency and rescue operations further affected the movement of vehicles.
Bidadi police, along with fire and emergency personnel, reached the scene soon after receiving information about the accident. Rescue teams worked to assist passengers and remove the damaged vehicle from the road.
The police have registered a case at Bidadi police station and initiated an investigation. Officials are examining the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the possibility of loss of control by the driver.
The identities of the deceased were not immediately available. Further details regarding the injured passengers and the exact cause of the accident are awaited.
The crash comes amid continuing concerns over road safety on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, particularly regarding accidents involving vehicles travelling at high speeds.