Udupi: Two Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses collided near Balayipade in Udyavara on National Highway 66 on the morning of August 10, causing a brief disruption to traffic on the busy highway. Fortunately, passengers travelling in both buses escaped unhurt.
Bus hit from behind
According to reports, one of the KSRTC buses was travelling from Mangaluru towards Udupi when another KSRTC bus reportedly collided with it from behind.
The collision occurred near Balayipade, a busy stretch of NH-66 in Udyavara. Both buses were carrying passengers at the time of the accident.
The impact caused concern among passengers and other road users in the area. However, there were no reports of injuries to passengers or others in connection with the collision.
Passengers escape without injuries
Despite the two buses being involved in the accident, all passengers in both vehicles reportedly escaped unhurt.
The absence of injuries brought relief to those travelling on the buses and their families. The incident could have resulted in a more serious situation given that the vehicles were carrying passengers when the collision occurred.
No casualties have been reported.
The circumstances leading to the rear-end collision were not immediately clear. Further details about the condition of the buses and the exact cause of the accident are awaited.
Traffic affected briefly
The collision caused a temporary disruption to vehicular movement along NH-66 near Balayipade.
The highway is an important route connecting Mangaluru and Udupi and carries a significant volume of passenger and commercial traffic. Even minor accidents involving large vehicles can temporarily affect traffic flow on the stretch.
The presence of two KSRTC buses following the collision reportedly resulted in some disruption to vehicles passing through the area.
Traffic movement subsequently continued, with the disruption remaining brief.
Accident raises road safety concerns
The incident has once again highlighted the need for caution while driving on busy stretches of NH-66, particularly when following large passenger vehicles.
Rear-end collisions can occur when vehicles fail to maintain adequate distance or when traffic conditions change suddenly. Maintaining a safe following distance is particularly important for buses and other heavy vehicles because of their size and stopping distance.
Although the latest incident did not result in injuries, the collision serves as a reminder of the importance of careful driving and adherence to traffic safety measures.
No major casualties reported
The collision near Balayipade ended without injuries, despite involving two passenger buses.
The brief disruption to traffic was the main immediate impact reported from the accident. Further details regarding any damage to the buses or action taken following the collision have not been reported.
The incident highlights the importance of maintaining safety on NH-66, especially on stretches carrying regular KSRTC services between Mangaluru and Udupi.