On the outskirts of Kalaburagi, three people were tragically killed and three others critically injured after a state transport bus and a Commander Jeep collided head-on near Haruti Hadagil Cross.
The incident occurred late in the evening when the Commander Jeep, reportedly traveling from Kalaburagi towards Afzalpur, collided violently with a state transport bus coming from the opposite direction.
Details of the Tragedy
- Fatalities: Three individuals traveling in the Commander Jeep died instantly at the scene.
- Injuries: Three other occupants of the Jeep sustained severe injuries and have been rushed to a nearby hospital, where their condition is reported to be critical.
- Victims: All the deceased and injured individuals were occupants of the Commander Jeep. The passengers and driver of the bus are reported to be safe.
- Cause: The exact cause of the head-on collision is currently under investigation by the authorities. The high speed of one or both vehicles is suspected to be a contributing factor.
Following the accident, a major traffic jam ensued on the Kalaburagi-Afzalpur highway, with vehicles backed up for several kilometers. Traffic police immediately rushed to the scene to manage the situation, clear the wreckage, and restore the flow of vehicles.
A case has been registered at the Kalaburagi Traffic Police Station, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal crash.
