Six killed in fiery car-bus crash near Surapura in Yadagiri district
Yadagiri : At least six persons were killed in a tragic accident after a car collided with a private bus and burst into flames near Surapura in Yadagiri district on Friday. The incident also left several bus passengers injured, some of them seriously.
The accident took place near Shantapura Cross in Surapura taluk. According to initial reports, the private bus was travelling from Bengaluru towards Kalaburagi, while the car was heading in the opposite direction towards Lingsugur. The two vehicles collided head-on, triggering a massive fire due to the impact.
Eyewitnesses said the collision was so intense that the car was crushed completely, trapping all six occupants inside. The doors reportedly jammed, preventing any escape. Within seconds, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, leading to the victims being burnt alive. The bodies were charred beyond recognition, posing challenges for identification.
The fire quickly spread to parts of the bus, causing panic among passengers. Around 40 people were on board at the time, and several sustained injuries in the mishap. Emergency services rushed to the spot, and the injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Local residents were the first to respond and tried to rescue those trapped in the car. However, the blaze intensified rapidly, making rescue efforts difficult. Fire brigade personnel later arrived and managed to extinguish the flames after a prolonged operation.
Police officials who reached the scene have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that overspeeding or loss of control could have led to the accident, though the exact cause is yet to be determined.
Authorities are now working to identify the deceased and inform their families. The incident has caused shock and grief in the region, highlighting once again the dangers of high-speed travel on highways.
Officials have appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules strictly and drive cautiously to avoid such fatal accidents in the future.
