‘I Pray For Peace To The Souls Of The Departed’: Karnataka CM Responds To Chitradurga Crash
After a sleeper bus burst into flames in Chitradurga, killing nine, Karnataka CM said the tragedy shook everyone and promised a detailed inquiry into the cause of the accident.
- Sleeper bus collided with lorry, igniting fire.
- Nine passengers died, trapped and burned alive.
- Chief Minister ordered a thorough accident investigation.
At least nine people lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district after a private sleeper coach bus collided head-on with a container lorry and caught fire. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday and left several passengers injured. The horrific nature of the incident, in which passengers were burned alive, has shocked the state and raised serious concerns about nighttime highway safety.
Karnataka Chief Minister reacted strongly to the tragedy and called for a detailed investigation into the cause of the accident.
Chitradurga Bus Accident: CM Expresses Grief, Orders Probe
Reacting to the Chitradurga bus accident, the Karnataka Chief Minister said the news of several passengers being burned alive had left hearts trembling. He described the incident as deeply heartbreaking, especially as many of the victims were travelling home for Christmas leave.
The Chief Minister said the journey of those returning home had ended in an unimaginable tragedy. Expressing condolences, he prayed for peace for the souls of the deceased and said he stood in solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones.
He also stressed that a thorough investigation must be conducted to uncover the exact cause of the accident. The Chief Minister said such incidents demand accountability and careful examination to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Karnataka Bus Lorry Collision Leaves Nine Dead
The Karnataka bus lorry collision took place on the Bengaluru-Gokarna route during the night. Police said the sleeper coach bus was carrying 32 passengers when it collided with a container lorry. The impact triggered a massive fire, and the bus was engulfed in flames within moments, trapping passengers inside.
Preliminary findings suggest that the lorry may have crossed the central divider, possibly after the driver fell asleep. The lorry driver died on the spot. Nine bus passengers were charred to death, while 21 others were injured and taken to hospitals in Hiriyur and Chitradurga.
A survivor said the bus left Bengaluru around 11:30 pm and the crash happened at about 2 am. He managed to escape by breaking a window as the fire spread rapidly. The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of night travel and driver fatigue on highways.
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