Tumakuru: A total of seven passengers died on the spot in a tragic private bus accident that took place in Tumakuru on Wednesday morning. At least 40 are said to have suffered injuries in the mishap that took place at 8.30 am at Jetty Agrahara of Koratagere here.
It is said that 47 people were on board and were returning from the Deepavali holidays. It is said that the bus driver tried to overtake an auto, losing control over the vehicle. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals.
The identity of the deceased and other details about mishap is not yet confirmed.
JC Madhu Swamy, the Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation, who is from the Chikkanayakana Halli constituency in Tumakuru District has reached the spot.