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Two dead, 20+ injured as private bus crashes into signboard in Mandya, Karnataka
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🗓 21 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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A private bus collided with a signboard on a road near Mandya, Karnataka, killing two people and injuring more than twenty.
A private passenger bus struck a roadside signboard on a highway near Mandya in Karnataka on Tuesday. The impact caused the signboard to collapse onto the vehicle, resulting in the deaths of two occupants and leaving over twenty passengers with varying injuries. Emergency services arrived promptly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to assess any possible traffic violations. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on the stretch of road where the accident occurred.
The victims included both men and women of different ages, according to local officials. Hospital officials reported that most of the injured are in stable condition, though a few remain in critical care. The incident has prompted calls for better road safety measures, including regular maintenance of signboards and stricter enforcement of speed limits in the region.
Karnataka police have sealed the accident site for forensic examination and are collecting statements from survivors and witnesses. The investigation will also look into the condition of the bus and the signboard to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The victims included both men and women of different ages, according to local officials. Hospital officials reported that most of the injured are in stable condition, though a few remain in critical care. The incident has prompted calls for better road safety measures, including regular maintenance of signboards and stricter enforcement of speed limits in the region.
Karnataka police have sealed the accident site for forensic examination and are collecting statements from survivors and witnesses. The investigation will also look into the condition of the bus and the signboard to prevent similar tragedies in the future.