10 of a family killed in road accident in Mysuru


Mysuru, May 29 (IANS): Ten persons including four children, belonging to the same family, were killed in a road accident in Mysuru district of Karnataka on Monday.

The accident occurred near Kurubur on Kollegal Main Road near T. Narasipura town when an Innova, in which the family was travelling, collided head-on with a private bus.

According to police, the deceased were returning to Mysuru after visiting Male Mahadeshwara Hill.

Preliminary investigation shows that both car and the private bus drivers were driving at a high speed, resulting in the tragedy. The deceased were identified as Sujatha (40), Sandeep (23), Manjunath (35), Poornima (30), Gayathri (28), Aditya, Basava, Kotresh (45), Pavan (10) and Karthik (8).

The deceased belonged to the same family and hailed from Sanganakallu village in Ballary district. Superintendent of Police Seema Latkar stated that the driver of Innova lost balance and collided with the bus. The condition of two others, who are yet to be identified, is critical.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief over the incident. He also announced Rs 2 lakh compensation each for the family of the deceased. Those who were injured will be provided treatment.

State Sugarcane Growers' Association President Kuruburu Shantakumar stated that the accident took place due to negligence of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). The authorities have not done jungle cutting beside the road. As a result, the drivers were not able to see the opposite vehicles resulting in such a tragic incident.

"NHAI should take the responsibility for the incident," he alleged.

 

 

  

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  • Rajen Gopi, New Delhi

    Tue, May 30 2023

    I don't understand the concept of paying compensation. From where does this money come? CM's fund or the government's?

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  • Rita, Germany

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Terrible accident.When one is driving with family that too 10people !have to be careful specially with children.Not with high speed.Now poor children have lost their innocent life.some are suffering.Heartfelt sympathy to the family if any left?.May their souls rest in peace.As per some comment he was driving wrong side? 10 people were too much in a car.Minister promised help for the family.Sure ,first of all they are driving wrong side and with high speed .It is his fault still he gets compansation is it right?I find not good.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai/Mangalore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Kujuma, you are right! Indian roadways have gained the notorious distinction of being one of the worst in the world; innumerable innocents lose their lives every day in grisly accidents! As you said majority of roads are laid unscientifically without proper road signs, night reflectors, blind curves, unnecessary sudden speed breakers and the list is long! Also, because of the new highways, many people tend to overspeed beyond limits as if it was a race track, which is very dangerous if there is a slight error on the part of the driver or the one coming from the opposite direction!

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, May 30 2023

    there are so many blind spots and sharp bends on highways without any sign board...what one can expeect in third world countries? driving on highways is like dancing with death..really gruesome accident

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  • AJ, Mangalore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Most of the accidents happen due to driver's errror...Mr Kujuma, Everything u say is OK except calling our country Third world country..Maybe the system is flawed, policies are not OK, political issues, religious issues, there can be many issues..but there are many other countries which are worst ...Take for instance our neighbouring country..Utter chaos..India the great is much better than all of its neighbouring countries..RIP the departed souls

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  • Avi, Mangaluru

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Viewed the dash cam video of the bus, the Innova car was approaching from the wrong side. 10 lives lost, may they rest in peace.

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    It was coming from the right side but while taking a turn it slipped into the other lane. Both the drivers are responsible for this.

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  • Raghuram, Mangalore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Poor design of expressway -- no proper warning signs -- added reckless driving -- --this was head on collision as reported -- in a expressway how this has happened head on -- -- There was lot of hype of 1 0 lane -- world class - inauguration by PM etc etc -- so it means was easy to break rules of proper lane driving --

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  • Mangalorean, Mangalore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    But what has that 10 lane highway to do with this accident?

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai/Mangalore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Reasons for the accident::: "State Sugarcane Growers' Association President Kuruburu Shantakumar stated that the accident took place due to negligence of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). The authorities have not done jungle cutting beside the road. As a result, the drivers were not able to see the opposite vehicles resulting in such a tragic incident."

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Tue, May 30 2023

    Driving on 10 lane world class highway doesn't mean one can fly at uncontrollable speed.

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