Two school-going sisters were injured in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district after falling from a moving KSRTC bus while on their way to appear for their Class 10 (SSLC) examination. The incident reportedly occurred when the bus door suddenly opened mid-journey near a curve, causing both girls to lose balance and fall onto the road.
The accident took place in Beltangady taluk, where the bus was said to be overcrowded, leaving the sisters standing close to the entrance. As the vehicle navigated a bend, the door allegedly swung open unexpectedly, leading to the fall. Both sustained injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, though details about their condition have not been clearly established. The incident, which was captured on video, has raised serious concerns about passenger safety and overcrowding in state-run buses.
In a separate incident in Karnataka, at least 36 people were injured after a private bus lost control and fell off a bridge in Shivamogga district. The accident occurred near Kagehalla in Veerapura village of Bhadravati taluk when the bus, travelling from Channagiri to Bhadravati, reportedly veered off course near a bridge crossing a stream.
The vehicle collided with the side barrier before overturning into the shallow water below. All passengers, including the driver and conductor, suffered injuries. While 25 individuals sustained minor injuries, all were shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Police have registered a case in connection with the Shivamogga accident and have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether negligence or mechanical failure played a role.
