Mandya: In a heartbreaking incident, a tech professional lost his life after a transport bus crashed head-on into the car he was traveling in. The fatal accident took place near Borapur, close to K.M. Doddi in Maddur taluk, on Saturday afternoon.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old V. Manu, a software engineer employed at a private firm in Bengaluru.

Manu was on his way from Bengaluru to his native town, K.M. Doddi, driving a Tata Nexon when tragedy struck. A passenger bus traveling from Malavalli to Maddur suddenly veered out of control and rammed into his vehicle.

Initial reports suggest that the bus driver lost control after one of the front tires burst, leading to the devastating impact. Due to the force of the collision, Manu sustained critical injuries.

Passersby rushed him to Maddur Government Hospital for emergency medical aid. Given the severity of his condition, he was later referred to Mandya MIMS for advanced treatment. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital.

Local authorities have filed a case at Maddur Police Station, and further investigations are underway to determine additional factors contributing to the mishap.

The tragic accident has once again raised concerns about road safety and the maintenance of public transport vehicles.