A sleeper bus travelling from Mysuru to Madikeri collided head-on with a lorry near Keeranahalli Gate in Piriyapatna taluk early today
Four people were killed and more than 20 others injured in a head-on collision between a sleeper bus and a lorry near Keeranahalli Gate in Piriyapatna taluk during the early hours of the day. The bus was travelling from Mysuru towards Madikeri, while the lorry was heading towards Mysuru from the Madikeri side.
Mysuru: Four people were killed and more than 20 injured in a major road accident involving a sleeper bus and a lorry near Keeranahalli Gate in Piriyapatna taluk of Mysuru district during the early hours of Friday.
Head-On Collision Near Keeranahalli Gate
According to preliminary information, the sleeper bus was travelling from Mysuru to Madikeri, while the lorry was coming from the Madikeri side towards Mysuru. The two vehicles collided head-on near Keeranahalli Gate, resulting in four deaths at the scene.
The impact also left more than 20 passengers injured. The exact circumstances that led to the collision have not yet been established.
Injured Shifted to Government Hospital
The injured were taken to Piriyapatna Government Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Further details about their condition and the identities of the deceased were not immediately available.
Following information about the accident, police rushed to the spot and began inspecting the scene. Further details are awaited.
