10, including 2 minors, killed as car collides with bus in Karnataka’s Mysuru

Karnataka,May 29 :  At least 10 people, including two children, were killed, and another three were injured in a road accident that occurred between a private bus and a car near Karnataka’s Tirumakudalu Narasipura city, the police said on Monday.

According to reports, the incident took place near Kuruburu village on Kollegala-T Narasipura main road.

Visuals from the accident site show the car being completely crushed due to the impact of the accident in what seems to be a head-on collision between the two vehicles. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced Rs 2 lakh each as compensation to the families of the deceased.

Taking to Twitter, the Karnataka CM said, “Disturbed by the unfortunate accident near T Narasipura of Mysuru district that killed 10 innocent people.”

“Rs 2 lakh compensation shall be provided to the families of the deceased from CM relief fund. I have directed the concerned officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured,” he added further.

-The India Today