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At least ten people were killed and several others injured in a major road accident in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district after a truck collided head-on with a private sleeper coach bus on National Highway 48. The incident occurred near Goralathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk.
Major Accident on NH-48 in Karnataka Leaves 10 Dead
Bengaluru: A horrific road accident occurred in Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Friday, killing at least 10 people and seriously injuring several others. The accident took place on National Highway-48 near Gorlath Cross in Hiriyur taluk. The incident caused chaos in the area and severely disrupted traffic.
According to the police, a private sleeper coach bus traveling from Bengaluru to Gokarna collided head-on with a truck. The bus immediately caught fire after the collision, exacerbating the situation. Several passengers were on board the bus at the time of the accident, undertaking a long-distance journey.
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Preliminary information suggests that the truck, traveling from Hiriyur towards Bengaluru, suddenly lost control and crossed the road divider into the opposite lane. It then collided with the sleeper coach bus traveling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. The impact was so severe that the bus sustained extensive damage.
Upon receiving news of the accident, police and emergency services rushed to the scene. The fire made relief and rescue operations extremely difficult. With the help of local residents, the injured were rescued and admitted to nearby hospitals, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Police officials stated that the death toll is likely to rise, as some of the injured are in critical condition. Instructions have been given to provide the best possible treatment to all the injured, and a team of doctors is continuously monitoring their condition.
The initial police investigation suggests negligence on the part of the truck driver. It is suspected that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the truck to lose control and cross the divider. However, a detailed investigation is still underway.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Chitradurga Superintendent of Police Ranjit visited the accident site and supervised the investigation. A case has been registered at the Hiriyur Rural Police Station, and a thorough investigation into all aspects of the accident is underway.
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Traffic on the national highway was disrupted for some time due to the accident. Traffic was gradually restored after the damaged vehicles were removed and the road was cleared. The authorities have appealed to commuters to use alternative routes and exercise caution.
This tragic accident has once again raised questions about road safety and the need for caution in long-distance travel. Further action will be taken by the administration after the investigation into the causes of the accident is complete.
