15 Passengers Sustain Injuries after KSRTC Bus Overturns

The accident occurred near Heggare in Challakere taluk of Chitradurga district at around 7 am, they said. 

According to police, the bus was en route from



Raichur to Bengaluru when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, hit a divider and the bus overturned. Fifteen passengers sustained minor injuries and were shifted to the Challakere Government Hospital, they said. 

The accident is suspected to have occurred due to the driver losing control after falling asleep, police said. Further investigation is underway, they added.