Chitradurga, Dec. 25 -- An accident claimed the lives of several people after a container truck rammed into a private bus near Gorlathu village on National Highway 48 in Chitradurga. The incident occurred when the fuel tanker allegedly lost control, jumped the divider, and collided with the bus.

According to IGP Dr. BR Ravikante Gowda, the accident likely happened due to the negligence of the container truck. Gowda informed that one person with 15-20% burns has been rushed to the hospital for treatment and is currently at risk.

"The accident happened at 2 am... A container crossed the divider and hit a moving bus... Three people are missing... Hopefully, they are alive... One person is at risk and has been taken to the hospital for trea...