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Horrific Bus-Lorry Collision in Mysuru: Four Dead and Over Twenty Injured
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News18•16-10-2026, 08:02
Horrific Bus-Lorry Collision in Mysuru: Four Dead and Over Twenty Injured
- •A horrific head-on collision between a private sleeper coach bus and a lorry occurred near Kiranalli Gate in Piriyapatna taluk of Mysuru district.
- •Four people died on the spot and over twenty others sustained injuries in the tragic accident.
- •The accident took place around 3:30 AM when the bus traveling from Mysuru towards Kerala collided with a lorry.
- •The injured have been admitted to Piriyapatna Government Hospital for emergency treatment, and police have launched an investigation.
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A horrific head-on collision occurred near the Kiranalli Gate in Piriyapatna taluk when a lorry traveling from Piriyapatna towards Mysuru collided with a sleeper coach bus heading from Mysuru towards Kerala at around 3:30 AM.
Four people died on the spot in the accident, while over twenty others sustained injuries and were rushed to the Piriyapatna Government Hospital for emergency treatment.
Local residents have expressed deep concern over road safety, pointing out that high vehicle speeds and reduced driver alertness during early morning hours frequently contribute to such tragedies. Police are actively investigating the exact cause and plan to take legal action against both drivers.
