Bengaluru, Dec. 25 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident near Chitradurga that resulted in the loss of several lives.

Taking to Twitter, Siddaramaiah described the news as heartbreaking, particularly as many of the passengers were heading to their villages for Christmas holidays.

In his tweet, he wrote, "Hearing the tragic news of several passengers being burned alive in the horrific accident between a lorry and a bus near Chitradurga has left hearts trembling. It is heartbreaking that the journey of those heading to their villages for the Christmas holidays ended in such a tragedy."

He prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased, adding, "I pray that the souls of the deceased fi...