City Bangalore: In a tragic incident, 30 passengers were burnt alive on Sunday morning when a state highways bus collided with a diesel tanker in Challanakeri area. The bus hit a barricade and turned turtle, police said adding, its diesel tank caught fire. The incident took place at around 2.15 am.
Bus was plying from Surapara to Bangalore. At least 64 passengers, including 10 children, were travelling in the bus at the time of the incident. Around 28 injured passengers have been taken to a local government hospital. State transport minister has blamed driver’s negligence for the unfortunate incident.
Government has announced a compensation of Rs one lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased. ZEE news
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