KSRTC Bus Crashes into Home in Chikmaglur, 30 Injured in Mishap
Tragedy struck in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka when a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus heading from Bengaluru to Sringeri lost control and crashed into a house near Jayapura, between Moorugadde and Jaladurga, leaving 30 passengers injured. The bus, which had 45 passengers on board and belonged to the Bengaluru depot, veered off the road and rammed into the residence of one Puttappa Poojary.
According to eyewitnesses, the bus was traveling at a high speed when it suddenly lost control and swerved off the road, crashing into the house. The impact was severe, causing significant damage to the house and injuring many passengers. The injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, where their condition is said to be stable.
The incident occurred on the Bengaluru-Sringeri national highway, which is a busy route connecting the state capital to the temple town of Sringeri. The driver of the bus, who was injured in the accident, has been taken into custody by the police for questioning.
The house where the bus crashed belongs to Puttappa Poojary, a local resident who was not at home at the time of the accident. The family was away for the day, and the house was empty when the bus crashed into it. The family has expressed gratitude that no one was at home at the time of the accident, or else the consequences would have been even more devastating.
The Chikmagalur police have launched an investigation into the accident and are looking into the cause of the bus losing control. The police have also registered a case under section 304-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the driver of the bus.
The KSRTC has announced that it will provide assistance to the injured passengers and has also promised to compensate the family of the house owner for the damage caused to their property.
The accident has sent shockwaves through the region, with locals expressing concern over the safety of public transportation in the state. The KSRTC has come under criticism in recent times for its poor maintenance and reckless driving by its drivers.
The Chikmagalur district administration has announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation into the accident and will take necessary action against those found responsible. The administration has also ordered a probe into the condition of the road where the accident occurred and has promised to take steps to improve road safety in the region.
In the meantime, the injured passengers are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, and the family of the house owner is trying to come to terms with the damage caused to their property. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for authorities to take concrete steps to prevent such accidents in the future.
