KSRTC bus hits Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiya roundabout in Madikeri, damages circle
Madikeri: In an incident reported on Friday, a government bus collided with the Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiya circle located at the old private bus stand in the district headquarters of Madikeri.
The incident involved a bus en route from Madikeri's KSRTC bus stand to Mysore. The collision occurred with the left side of the Sq. L. Ajjamada Devaiya roundabout.
The bus involved in the accident was from the Mysore depot and regularly operated between Dharmasthala, Subrahmanya, Madikeri, and Mysore. The bus was being driven by a driver named Madhu at the time of the accident.
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The collision resulted in damage to the left side of the roundabout, causing stones and bricks to fall to the ground. Fortunately, the statue of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiya remained undamaged.
This incident comes shortly after another collision involving a bus and a statue in the area. Previously, a bus had collided with the Thimmaiah circle, causing damage to the circle and the statue.
Squadron Leader Bollajira Ayyappa, the president of the Kodava Makkada group who was instrumental in installing the Ajjamada Devaiya statue, visited the site expressing his dismay.
The incident has drawn disapproval from the public, prompting the Government Bus Depot Manager Geeta to inspect the area. Local police officials also visited the site for investigation and further action.
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MP: 12 labourers killed, 20 injured as pick-up van overturns and crashes into SUV
Dhar (MP) (PTI): Twelve labourers were killed and 20 others injured when the pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night, an official said.
The incident occurred at 8:30-9 PM. According to preliminary information, 35 labourers were returning home in a pickup van from Baggad in Dhar district when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Chikliya crossing. The vehicle overturned and collided with an SUV coming from the opposite direction.
"Twelve people died on the spot, while approximately 20 others were injured," said Dhar district's in-charge collector, Abhishek Choudhary.
The seriously injured persons were referred to Indore after initial treatment, he said.
Choudhary, DIG Mayank Awasthi, and police personnel rushed to the spot.
Tirla police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.
