Karnataka: In an unfortunate incident, at least five people, including a five-year-old child, were killed after a state-owned bus in which they were travelling allegedly rammed into a lorry. Eight others were injured, in the accident that took place near Gollahalli in Hiriyur taluk of the district in the early hours of Monday.
According to officials, the deceased have been identified as Ravi (23), a resident of Maski in Raichur district, Narsanna (5), from Manvi in Raichur district, and Mabamma (35) and Parvathamma (53), hailing from Bengaluru. The identity of another passenger is yet to be ascertained, they said.
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Two of the passengers died on the spot while three others breathed their last at nearby hospitals where they were immediately rushed for treatment.
As per the information provided by police, the eight injured passengers were shifted to Chitradurga General Hospital and Taluk General Hospital in Challakere town. All of them are undergoing treatment.
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Superintendent of Police (Chitradurga) Dharmender Kumar Meena, quoting passengers, said the KSRTC driver was overspeeding and driving the bus in a rash and negligent manner. Prima facie, he attempted to overtake the slow-moving lorry. The left side of the bus was completely damaged. Further investigation is underway.
