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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