States & Local · Bidadi, Karnataka, India
KSRTC bus crash near Bidadi kills two crew members and injures 25
Published
A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus travelling from Kozhikode to Bengaluru struck a road sign and overturned near Avaragere Gate on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway. The driver and conductor died, 25 passengers were injured and one was reported in critical condition. Police suspect driver drowsiness but said the cause had not yet been established.
Why it matters
The deaths and scale of injuries make the crash a significant inter-state transport-safety event, while the unresolved cause warrants scrutiny of overnight driving, road design and operator safeguards.
Evidence assessment
The News Minute cites a senior Bidadi police officer, passenger notification and emergency response details; the suggested drowsiness explanation remains preliminary.
Medium confidence — Named police information supports the casualty and rescue account, but investigators have not determined why the bus left its lane.
Coverage assessment
Developing across 1 source desk.
The immediate casualties are known from one regional report, while the crash investigation and the condition of injured passengers remain active.