Bengaluru Bus Crash: 5 Injured After Electric Bus Rear-Ends Another!
Bengaluru Bus Crash: 5 Injured After Electric Bus Rear-Ends Another!
Morning commute turns chaotic in Bengaluru! A BMTC electric bus collided with a stationary Vayu Vajra bus at K.R. Circle, leaving 5 passengers and a driver injured. Get the full story on the investigation and official re
At least five passengers sustained minor injuries, according to BMTC officials, after a BMTC bus operated by OHM Mobility and a Tata Smart Mobility electric bus were involved in a rear-end collision near K.R. Circle in Bengaluru on July 4 morning. The accident occurred around 8.30 a.m. when the OHM Mobility-operated BMTC bus, heading from Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS) to Attibele, was allegedly hit from behind by a Tata Smart Mobility electric bus from Depot-3.
While passengers in the OHM Mobility bus were unhurt, five passengers from the Tata Smart Mobility bus suffered minor injuries and were promptly shifted to St. Martha's Hospital for treatment. The driver of the Tata Smart Mobility bus also sustained injuries but is reported to be in stable condition.
Following the incident, both damaged buses were removed to restore normal traffic flow. Senior BMTC officials, along with representatives from Tata Smart Mobility, quickly arrived at the scene to supervise rescue operations and ensure timely medical assistance for the injured.
Later, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh, Transport Secretary Deepa Cholan, and BMTC Managing Director Raghunandan Murthy visited St. Martha's Hospital to inquire about the condition of the injured. BMTC has stated it will provide all necessary assistance to the affected individuals and their families.
The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation by authorities.
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