Two women dead as KSRTC bus reverses on them in Tumakuru

Two women died after a KSRTC bus hit them while reversing at a bus stop in Tumakuru district. The driver fled the spot and is yet to be traced.

Published on: Sep 16, 2023, 16:08:29 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a tragic incident, two women were killed in an accident when a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus reversed on them at a bus stop in Tumakuru district. The incident occurred on Friday, according to police officials.

Cops have registered a case against the accused driver. (Image for representation) (ANI)

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The deceased women's identities could not be ascertained by Hindustan Times immediately. However, police said that they were both natives of Mandya district's K Shettihalli and were headed to the Maha Lakshmi temple in the Goravanahalli area of Tumakuru.

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"The two women who died in the incident were hit by the KSRTC bus driver while reversing the vehicle at the bus stop in Tumakuru. Several people were trying to board the bus when the accident took place," officials from the police department told news agency ANI.

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The accused driver also could not be identified. He reportedly fled the scene after the accident and is yet to be traced by the cops, who have registered a case against him.

Further details are awaited as the investigation is in progress.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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