Tragic Collision in Mysuru: Four Lives Lost in Bus-Truck Crash

A devastating accident in Mysuru, Karnataka, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left over 20 others injured after a sleeper bus collided head-on with a truck. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, with some victims in critical condition. Local residents rushed to assist, and emergency services quickly arrived to manage the situation. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. This tragic event follows another recent accident in the region, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety. Read on for more details about this unfortunate incident.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 16, 2026, 16:41 IST

Fatal Accident in Mysuru District

File image shows the wreckage following a head-on collision between a sleeper bus and a truck in Karnataka's Mysuru district(Photo: IANS)

Mysuru, Oct 16: A tragic accident occurred early Friday morning near Kirnal Gate in Piriyapatna taluk, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and leaving over 20 others injured when a private sleeper bus collided head-on with a truck.

Reports indicate that some of the injured are in critical condition.

The incident took place around 3:30 a.m., as the truck was en route from Piriyapatna to Mysuru, while the sleeper bus was traveling from Mysuru to Kerala.

The victims have been identified as Sunil, the bus driver, Sunaad, the conductor, both hailing from Karnataka, and Aftab, a passenger from Kozhikode, Kerala. The identity of the fourth victim remains unknown, according to police.

Sunil, the bus driver, was pronounced dead at the scene, with one leg trapped in the wreckage.

Local residents and bystanders quickly arrived to assist the victims following the crash. The deceased were transported to the Piriyapatna public hospital, where the injured are also receiving treatment.

Medical personnel are providing urgent care, and some victims may be transferred to other facilities for more specialized treatment.

Emergency services and police responded promptly to the scene to conduct rescue operations. Many passengers were asleep on the sleeper bus at the time of the accident, and the truck drivers were also reported among the injured.

The collision's force was so intense that two individuals died instantly, while two others were declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Out of the 31 injured passengers, three are reported to be in serious condition and are being treated at various hospitals.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, with further details expected to emerge.

In a related incident, an eight-year-old girl lost her life, and 16 others sustained injuries when a private bus reportedly lost control and veered into a field near Hubballi, Karnataka, early Thursday. The bus was traveling from Mumbai to Bengaluru with 26 passengers onboard. The driver was also among the injured, with 16 individuals currently receiving medical attention.

The accident occurred around 3 a.m., shortly after the bus passed Chabbi Cross, with police stating that the driver lost control, leading the vehicle off the road.