Bus carrying passengers to Bengaluru overturns in Sagar; three killed, 20 injured
Sagar: Three people died and 20 others sustained serious injuries when a private bus travelling from Honnavar towards Bengaluru, overturned Ulluru of Sagar Taluk here in the wee hours of Thursday.
The deceased have been identified as Kirtana (12), Sujata (40) and Muhammed Yasin Bin Babu (16) all three residents of Honnavar.
After the accident, the injured were rushed to Sagar and Shivmoga hospitals for treatment.
Soon after the news of the accident went viral, members of Karnataka Social Movement (Sagar unit) rushed to the spot for the aid of the accident victims. All the injured stuck inside the overturned bus were successfully rescued.
The organisation also arranged for crane and JCB to move the overturned bus that had blocked the traffic on the main road. With the help of crane and JCB the bus was moved and the traffic was cleared. The bags and luggage of victims containing valuables like gold and cash were handed over to their relatives by the organisation in the presence of police.
Faiyaz, Safwan, Tousif and Sameer of Karnataka Social Movement led the organisation in the rescue operation.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
