Two killed, 25 injured as Kerala SRTC bus crashes into signboard on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus crashed on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway, resulting in two deaths and 25 injuries. Authorities suspect driver drowsiness and have launched an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The accident underscores ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the operational standards of public transport services on high-traffic corridors.
Two people were killed and 25 injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus bound for Bengaluru toppled after ramming into a signboard on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway near Avaragere Gate in Bengaluru South district on Saturday (August 8, 2026).
The deceased have been identified as Mithan and Arun Kumar, the conductor and driver of the bus, respectively. Both were from Keralam and in their 40s. A senior officer from Bidadi told The Hindu that one of the 25 injured is in a critical condition after suffering severe head injuries.
According to the officer, the incident occurred around 6.30 a.m. when the bus veered to its left and crashed into a directional signboard before toppling. A passenger alerted the police, following which the Bidadi police, along with the fire department, launched a rescue operation.
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