Shiradi ghat finally opens up for vehicular movement
Bengaluru: In a major relief for travelers heading to Bengaluru from Mangaluru, the Hassan district administration has allowed all vehicles to travel 24 hours without any restrictions on National Highway 75 through Shiradi Ghat, between Hassan and Mangaluru. The announcement was made by the Dr. Shruti Assistant Commissioner of the Sakleshpur subdivision.
Dr. Shruti informed reporters, "Rain has considerably reduced in the hilly regions over the last two to three days. Consequently, the rate of land subsidence has also decreased. Based on the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner, vehicles have been granted access to ply on the stretch without any restrictions."
“A significant landslide near Doddathappale has been fully cleared, and the road has been slightly widened, allowing for the smooth passage of all vehicles,” she added.
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Dr. Shruthi highlighted that over the past month, heavy rains in the hilly areas led to frequent landslides near Doddathappale, severely disrupting traffic and covering many vehicles with mud. As a precaution, vehicle movement was previously restricted due to the landslip. However, with the recent decrease in rainfall, these restrictions have been lifted.
Additionally, to ensure safety, an evacuation team has been stationed at the site. Police officials have also stated that a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) team will be present 24 hours a day to monitor the situation.
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Student killed, several injured as school picnic bus overturns
Nagpur (PTI): A student was killed and several students and teachers were injured as the bus carrying them to a picnic spot overturned near here on Tuesday morning, police said.
The accident took place when students and teachers of Saraswati High School in Shankar Nagar area here were heading for a picnic spot in neighbouring Wardha district in five buses.
One of the buses, with some 50 persons on board, overturned near Deoli Pendhari village on Hingani Road in a hilly section on the outskirts of the city, said an official of Hingna police station.
The deceased boy was a Class 7 student, he said, without disclosing the name. A girl and a teacher sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, while others were taken to a nearby rural hospital.
Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident, police said.
