Karnataka: 11 Dead, Many Injured in Chitradurga Bus-Truck Fire

A devastating accident in Chitradurga, Karnataka, resulted in 11 deaths and numerous injuries after a truck collided with a sleeper bus, triggering a massive fire. The incident occurred on National Highway 48 in the early hours of Thursday, December 25, 2025.

• A truck collided head-on with a private sleeper bus in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
• The collision on NH-48 sparked a massive fire, trapping passengers inside.
• Initial reports confirmed 11 fatalities, with numbers feared to be higher.
• Several passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
• Preliminary investigations suggest the truck driver lost control, possibly due to sleep or over-speeding.
• The incident occurred on Thursday, December 25, 2025, near Gorlathu village.

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