Four killed in head-on collision between bus and truck

Four individuals lost their lives in a devastating head-on collision between a private sleeper bus and a truck near Kirnal Gate in Karnataka’s Mysuru district on Friday morning. At least 20 others sustained severe injuries, with some in critical condition. The crash occurred around 3:30am as the truck traveled from Piriyapatna towards Mysuru and the sleeper bus journeyed from Mysuru towards Kerala.

The victims identified so far include bus driver Sunil and conductor Sunaad, both from Karnataka, and passenger Aftab from Kozhikode, Kerala. The fourth fatality’s identity remains to be determined by the police. Local residents and passers-by immediately provided assistance to the victims following the accident. The deceased were transported to Piriyapatna public hospital, while the injured were admitted for treatment.

Emergency medical care was provided to the injured, with some requiring transfer to other hospitals for advanced treatment. Rescue teams swiftly arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations. Several passengers were onboard the sleeper bus, and the accident unfolded while many were asleep. The truck drivers were among those injured.

The severity of the impact was such that two individuals succumbed to their injuries on the spot, while two others were pronounced dead at a hospital. Out of the 31 injured passengers, three are reported to be critically injured and are receiving treatment at different healthcare facilities. Police and rescue teams have launched an investigation into the incident.