8 dead, 25 injured as bus overturns in Karnataka’s Tumkur

At least 8 people died and 25 others were injured after a private bus overturned near Palankalli in Tumkur district, Karnataka, on Saturday.

At least 8 people died and 25 others, including students, were injured after a private bus overturned near Palankalli in Tumkur district, Karnataka, on Saturday.

Injured passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital in Pavagada. Casualties are likely to mount further.

As per initial reports, the bus was carrying 60 passengers and toppled after the driver lost control over it.

Further details are awaited.

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