Woman killed as bus falls into ditch on Dharwad outskirts
An elderly woman died and 20 others were injured after a KSRTC bus overturned on the outskirts of Dharwad due to a suspected mechanical failure. The injured are currently receiving treatment at a local civil hospital.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public transport safety and the maintenance of state-run bus fleets.
An elderly woman was killed and 20 others suffered injuries after a KSRTC bus lost control, fell into a road-side ditch, and overturned on the outskirts of Dharwad on Wednesday (July 22).
The deceased woman has been identified as Hasanabi Kengannavar, 60, a resident of Munavalli in Saundatti taluk of Belagavi district. The injured persons are being treated at the district civil hospital in Dharwad.
The mishap occurred reportedly due to a mechanical glitch at Kashi Nagar on the outskirts of Dharwad.
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