A KSRTC bus overturned near Sattur village in Harappanahalli taluk, Vijayanagara district, killing a woman and injuring more than 20 passengers. The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling from Davangere to Harappanahalli.
The deceased has been identified as Hanumakka (45/52) from Sattur village. One passenger remains in critical condition, and the injured were rushed to Davangere District Hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses claim that speeding and driver negligence led to the accident.
There were over 30 passengers on the bus at the time of the crash. Local residents quickly gathered at the scene to assist in rescuing those trapped inside. A case has been registered at the Araseikere police station for further investigation.
In a separate incident in Mangalore, a student died after a pick-up vehicle collided with an auto transporting schoolchildren.