Chitradurga Bus Accident: 9 Dead, CM Announces Aid; Truck Negligence Blamed

• A container truck rammed into a private bus on NH 48 in Chitradurga, killing 9 people, including the truck driver.
• IGP Dr. BR Ravikante Gowda stated the accident, which occurred at 2 am, was likely due to the container truck's negligence.
• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
• A school bus with 48 students also collided with the burnt bus, but fortunately, no children were injured.
• One injured person with 15-20% burns was referred to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru for treatment.

Why It Matters: Tragic Chitradurga bus accident claims 9 lives, prompts CM aid and investigation into truck negligence.