A fatal accident was reported at Dharmapur on Wednesday morning, leaving a scooter rider dead and two others seriously injured. The incident occurred when a KTCL bus lost control, colliding with the scooter and crushing the rider underneath its wheels.
The victim, whose name has yet to be revealed, succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the accident. The collision also left two bus passengers severely injured, prompting immediate medical attention.
Eyewitnesses reported that following the loss of control, the bus careened off the road and into the bushes lining the highway. Prompt action by local authorities ensured the safe evacuation of all bus passengers from the accident site.
This incident has stirred anger and concern among local residents, who pointed out the absence of rumble strips along the highway, a safety measure previously in place but reportedly removed by authorities. Demand for the reinstallation of these safety features has been fervent, with calls for strict action against such accidents gaining momentum.
The authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident and are expected take appropriate measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
