CCTV camera captures over-speeding bus turn turtle on Mysore-Bengaluru Expressway near Mandya, 15 injured
A bus enroute to Bengaluru from Mysore turned turtle on the service road of the expressway near Mandya
A tragic incident occurred on the expressway near Mandya as an over-speeding bus turned turtle while en route from Mysore to Bengaluru. The accident resulted in 15 people being injured and significant damage to a parked vehicle. The bus was carrying nearly 50 passengers, and the mishap happened when the driver lost control while switching from the expressway to the service road.
Details of the Incident
- The over-speeding bus, with about 50 passengers on board, was traveling from Mysore to Bengaluru.
- As the driver attempted to switch from the expressway to the service road, he lost control due to the bus’s high speed.
- The bus overturned, injuring 15 people. Twelve passengers sustained minor injuries, while three were grievously injured.
- A parked vehicle was severely damaged as the bus rammed into it after turning turtle.
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment an over-speeding bus turns turtle near Mandya, injuring 15 passengers. Watch the rescue efforts unfold as locals rush to help. #BusAccident #Mandya #CCTVFootage #RoadSafety #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/AzZZK0sNUH
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Rescue Efforts
The accident took place during peak traffic hours, causing a significant halt on the expressway. Local residents and fellow commuters quickly gathered to help rescue the trapped passengers. Videos of the incident, which surfaced online, show the overturned bus with people frantically trying to pull out the injured.
Police and Medical Response
According to Mandya police, the over-speeding bus lost control while negotiating a turn, which led to the accident. All those injured, including the bus driver, were immediately taken to NIMS Hospital for treatment. The police have registered a case and are investigating further details surrounding the accident.
