Horrific collision between two buses kill 1, injures 28 in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: In a horrific road accident reported from Kudluru village in Chikkamagaluru District more than 20 people sustained serious injuries when two buses including a KSRTC bus collided with each other here on Thursday afternoon.
The KSRTC bus driver died on the spot after sustaining critical injuries in the accident. The deceased bus driver has been identified as Puttaswamy, a resident of Madduru.
According to the reports the KSRTC bus was on its way towards Shivamoga when it collided with a private bus which was heading towards Tarikeri from Shivamoga.
The injured victims have been rushed to hospitals in Shivamoga, Tarikeri and Biruru for treatment. The accident also caused traffic jam on Shivamoga-Bengaluru for over one hour.
Tarikeri police reached the spot and registered a case in this regard.
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Schools in Mizoram's nine districts closed due to rain
Aizawl (PTI): All schools in nine districts of Mizoram remained closed on Tuesday due to heavy rain that has been lashing the northeastern state since the day before, an official said.
School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said administrations of nine districts, including Aizawl, Kolasib, Lunglei and Mamit, announced school closure on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for students' safety.
However, schools in the southern districts of Hnahthial and Lawngtlai remained open following a slight improvement in weather conditions there, she said.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Serchhip recorded the highest rainfall at 70.5 mm in a 24-hour period, followed by Hnahthial 55 mm, Siaha 37.5 mm, and Aizawl 36 mm.
Khawzawl district reported 30 mm of rainfall, Mamit 25.9 mm, Kolasib 25 mm, Lawngtlai 17.5 mm, and Lunglei 2.2 mm during the same period, it said.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in Mizoram on Tuesday.
