US Edition12 Charred to Death, 20 Face Burn Injury as Private Bus Catches Fire in Karnataka
Truck driver likely fell asleep and veered into oncoming traffic, hitting the bus's diesel tank, causing a fire that killed at least 10 and injured 21, officials said.
- On December 25, 2025, a container truck struck a luxury sleeper bus on National Highway 48 near Gorlathu village in Hiriyur taluk, Chitradurga, setting it on fire and leaving more than 11 feared dead.
- Authorities say the truck driver jumped a road divider and lost control, with preliminary reports citing the lorry veering across the divider and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy highlighting over-speeding and negligence.
- The bus carried 32 passengers to Gokarna; nine escaped unhurt while injured were rushed to Hiriyur and Chitradurga hospitals, and the truck driver and cleaner were reported among the dead.
- Officials deployed senior police officers of Tumakuru and Chitradurga and fire tenders, while Transport Commissioner Yogeshwar and Assistant Commissioner Omkareshwari were ordered to inspect the site and report.
- Rescue and recovery teams are currently at the scene as operations clear the charred bus, while a second bus from T Dasarahalli to Dandeli with 45 schoolchildren narrowly avoided the crash and investigators warn the death toll could rise.
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