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Death toll rises to 7 as bus collides with truck in Chitradurga district

Death toll rises to 7 as bus collides with truck in Chitradurga district

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The death toll in the bus tragedy in Karnataka`s Chitradurga mounted to seven after the ill-fated bus driver succumbed to injuries in the wee hours on Friday.  As reported by news agency IANS, at least six people were burnt alive, and 21 others suffered burns after a sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a container truck in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Thursday. Mohammad Rafeeq (42) was driving the bus when the unfortunate accident took place. He was a resident of Shiggaon in Haveri district. Soon after the collision, he was admitted to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi city, where he succumbed to injuries.  News agency IANS reported that he was thrown out of the bus along with the assistant following the collision.Police, while addressing the incident, stated, “Mohammad Rafeeq underwent surgery on Thursday night but succumbed to his injuries in the early hours on Friday,” as per IANS.  The bus driver, Mohammad Rafeeq, while recalling the unfortunate incident, said that all he remembers is a speeding truck suddenly crashing into his …

Seven dead as sleeper bus collides with truck in Chitradurga

Seven dead as sleeper bus collides with truck in Chitradurga

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The death toll in the bus tragedy in Karnataka`s Chitradurga mounted to seven after the ill-fated bus driver succumbed to injuries in the wee hours on Friday.  At least six people were burnt alive, and 21 others suffered burns after a sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a container truck in Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Thursday. The bus driver, 42-year-old Mohammad Rafeeq, a resident of Shiggaon in Haveri district, was admitted to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi city. He was thrown out of the bus along with the assistant following the collision. Police stated that Mohammad Rafeeq underwent surgery on Thursday night but succumbed to his injuries in the early hours on Friday. The bus driver, Mohammad Rafeeq, had said from his hospital bed that all he remembers is a speeding truck suddenly crashing into his bus. “I was driving at a speed of around 60 to 70 kmph. All I remember is a container truck coming and hitting my vehicle. I tried to control the bus, but it was not possible. …

Karnataka bus accident: Eyewitnesses recall panic as fire engulfed bus; CM calls for probe

Karnataka bus accident: Eyewitnesses recall panic as fire engulfed bus; CM calls for probe

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At least nine people were killed after a container truck crashed into a private sleeper bus on Thursday. As per police officials, the bus caught on fire upon impact on National Highway 48. After the bus collided with the speeding truck, eyewitnesses rushed to the scene to pull out the passengers from the bus, which was ablaze.(PTI/Representational) The visuals surfacing from the site showed massive flames engulfing the bus, spreading through the windows and roof as dense smoke emerged from the vehicle. Following the devastating accident, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has called for a proper investigation into the accident. Eyewitnesses recall panic after collision After the bus collided with the speeding truck, eyewitnesses rushed to the scene to pull out the passengers from the bus, which was ablaze. One of the survivors of the accident, Aditya, told news agency PTI of the moment panic set in as they saw flames inside the bus. “We broke the glass and tried to escape. People were screaming at that time. Some tried to save others, but the fire …

Karnataka bus accident: 4 bus passengers, truck driver die in accident near Chitradurga

Karnataka bus accident: 4 bus passengers, truck driver die in accident near Chitradurga

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As many as four persons heading to their native places for the weekend died and another 23 persons were injured when a container truck hit a sleeper bus, triggering a fire, on the National Highway near Javanagondanahalli in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka early morning on December 25. The driver of the truck also died, taking the toll in the accident to five Around 2 a.m., the truck carrying beverages from Maharashtra to Nelamangala near Bengaluru jumped over the road divider and hit the oncoming private sleeper bus heading to Gokarna from Bengaluru. The impact set off a fire. The 30 passengers, who were asleep, woke up due to the impact and found themselves amidst thick flames. Among the 32 persons in the bus, including the driver and his assistant, many succeeded in jumping off the vehicle. However, five persons, including the driver of the container truck, died in the accident. Security personnel at the site where a truck hit a private sleeper bus, which caught fire following the impact, in Chitradurga distrcit …

‘My Speed Was Only 60-70 Kmph’: Chitradurga Bus Driver Shares Horrific Details Moments Before The Accident | India News

‘My Speed Was Only 60-70 Kmph’: Chitradurga Bus Driver Shares Horrific Details Moments Before The Accident | India News

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Last Updated:December 25, 2025, 14:42 IST The fire spread within seconds, leaving passengers almost no time to react. Driver Rafi said the bus’s moderate speed may have helped at least 20 people escape The incident has drawn attention to the dangers posed by heavy vehicles crossing medians on national highways and the importance of strict traffic safety measures. The bus accident that occurred in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district in the early hours of December 25 claimed nearly 10 lives after the vehicle caught fire following a reported collision with a container lorry. The driver, who is among the injured and is undergoing treatment at a hospital, has maintained that he was not overspeeding and was travelling within the permitted highway speed of 60–70 kmph. Mohammad Rafi, who was driving the Seabird bus from Bengaluru to Shivamogga, said, “My bus speed was only 60-70 kmph when the accident happened.” While this is a standard speed on the highway, he said it is heartbreaking that such a tragedy occurred despite driving cautiously. According to Rafi, the disaster occurred …

Nine dead after speeding truck collides with sleeper bus in Chitradurga

Nine dead after speeding truck collides with sleeper bus in Chitradurga

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At least nine persons were killed when a speeding truck crashed against a luxury sleeper bus, which caught fire under the impact, in this district early on Thursday, a senior police official said. The bus with 32 passengers, which was on its way to Gokarna was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle, East Zone Inspector General of Police Ravikanthe Gowda told reporters. The accident happened after the truck jumped a road divider and collided with the oncoming bus, Gowda told reporters. The bus driver and cleaner escaped. The truck driver is among the dead, he added. “Our preliminary investigation hints that a diesel tanker might be involved in the accident,” Gowda said. Many passengers escaped by jumping from the bus, Gowda said. “Our initial investigation shows that eight passengers and the truck driver have died. Of the 12 injured, nine have been shifted to Sira and three to Tumakuru. One of the critically burnt patients has been taken to Victoria Hospital …

Karnataka Bus Accident: What Triggered The Blaze That Killed 5 And How Passengers Only On These Seats Narrowly Escaped | India News

Karnataka Bus Accident: What Triggered The Blaze That Killed 5 And How Passengers Only On These Seats Narrowly Escaped | India News

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Last Updated:December 25, 2025, 13:32 IST A bus in Chitradurga collided with a container and caught fire, killing over 20 and only some passengers managed to survive. Here’s what happened Eyewitnesses said the impact was severe and concentrated near the bus’s diesel tank. The collision caused fuel to leak and ignite almost instantly. Within seconds, thick smoke and towering flames engulfed the bus, trapping many passengers inside as they slept. A devastating bus accident near Hiriyur in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district claimed more than 5 lives in the early hours of the morning after a private tourist bus caught fire following a high-speed collision with a container truck. The incident occurred near Javanagondahalli village on the national highway and has shaken the state, raising serious concerns about highway safety and night-time travel. The bus, operated by Seabird Tourist, was travelling from Bengaluru to Gokarna with 32 passengers on board. At around 2 am, while most passengers were asleep, a container truck coming from the opposite direction reportedly lost control, jumped the median and crashed head-on into …

Chitradurga Bus Accident: Full List Of Passengers Onboard The Seabird Coach Bus | India News

Chitradurga Bus Accident: Full List Of Passengers Onboard The Seabird Coach Bus | India News

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Last Updated:December 25, 2025, 10:30 IST The ‘Seabird’ bus, numbered KA-01 AE-5217, was traveling from Bengaluru to Gokarna with 32 people on board, including staff. The accident claimed nine lives The bus was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle, police said. At least nine people were killed when a speeding truck crashed against a luxury sleeper bus causing it to catch fire Chitradurga district of Karnataka early on Thursday. The ‘Seabird’ bus, numbered KA-01 AE-5217, was traveling from Bengaluru to Gokarna and had departed for its destination on Wednesday night with 29 passengers and three staff members on board. The bus was engulfed in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle, East Zone Inspector General of Police Ravikanthe Gowda told reporters. The accident reportedly happened after the truck jumped a road divider and collided with the oncoming bus. The bus driver and cleaner escaped while the truck driver was among …

Karnataka bus accident LIVE: 11 burnt to death after truck collides with sleeper bus in Chitradurga

Karnataka bus accident LIVE: 11 burnt to death after truck collides with sleeper bus in Chitradurga

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The bus with 32 passengers which was on its way to Gokarna was engulfted in flames under the impact of the collision and most of the deceased were burnt alive inside the vehicle, East Zone Inspector General of Police Ravikanthe Gowda said. The accident happened after the truck jumped a road-divider and collided with the oncoming bus, Mr. Gowda told reporters. The bus driver and cleaner escaped. The driver of the truck and its cleaner are among the dead. The injured passengers have been shifted to a hospital in Shira in Tumakuru district, he added. Many passengers escaped by jumping from the bus, Mr. Gowda said. -PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

12 Dead, Over 20 Sustain Burn Injuries As Private Bus Catches Fire In Karnataka’s Chitradurga | India News

12 Dead, Over 20 Sustain Burn Injuries As Private Bus Catches Fire In Karnataka’s Chitradurga | India News

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Last Updated:December 25, 2025, 07:07 IST At least 12 passengers were killed after a private bus caught fire near Hiriyur in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district following an incident with a container vehicle. Private bus catches fire in Karnataka’s Chitradurga (Video screengrabs/Social Media) At least 12 passengers were charred to death, and more than 20 others sustained severe burn injuries after a private bus caught fire near Hiriyur in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district on Thursday. According to initial reports, the bus was involved in a collision with a container vehicle, following which it burst into flames. The fire spread rapidly, leaving several passengers trapped inside. The bus belonged to a private service named Sea Bird. There were a total of 32 passengers on the bus at the time of the incident. Soon after the fire, around 20 injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals with serious burn injuries, and their condition is reported to be critical. Videos on social media showed locals near the bus as the vehicle continued to erupt in flames. This is Horrible 💔A tragic …