Karnataka Bus Accident Update: A heart-wrenching accident occurred today, Thursday, in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka. Several people have died tragically in this accident, causing panic and distress among the public. A private bus and a container truck collided violently near Hiriyur in the early hours of Thursday morning, resulting in a massive fire.
Key Takeaways
Quick Read- How did this horrific accident happen?
- 24 injured in critical condition
In this horrific incident, 10 passengers were burned alive, while more than 20 others sustained severe burn injuries. A video of the incident is rapidly going viral on social media. The video shows the bus engulfed in flames. The video of the bus engulfed in flames gives an idea of the severity of the accident. The video shows that the bus is completely burnt, and the front part of the truck is also severely damaged.
How did this horrific accident happen?
The bus, which caught fire, was travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. All the passengers were fast asleep when, around 3 AM, a truck coming from the opposite direction crossed the divider and collided with the bus. The collision was so severe that the bus immediately caught fire.
According to reports, an explosion occurred on the bus upon impact, and it was engulfed in flames. A total of 32 passengers were on board the bus at the time of the accident. The fire spread so rapidly that many passengers were trapped inside the bus and did not get a chance to escape.
24 injured in critical condition
Upon receiving information about the incident, local police and fire department teams reached the spot. Twenty-four injured passengers were immediately admitted to nearby hospitals. According to doctors, the condition of several wounded people remains critical as they have suffered severe burns. The death toll is feared to rise.
