Bengaluru, 13 Aug

A Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) Volvo bus lost control on Hebbal flyover on Monday morning, ploughing through cars and two-wheelers.

The bus, identified as KA57F1797 from Depot-25, was travelling from Kempegowda International Airport towards HSR Layout. At 9.25am, the bus veered off course and  rear-ended two motorcycles before crashing into a car and an SUV near Esteem Mall on Airport Road, according to a CCTV footage.

Although no fatalities were reported, the riders of the motorcycles sustained injuries and have been hospitalised. The extent of their injuries was being assessed.

BMTC has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Initial speculation suggests two possible reasons: a potential brake failure or driver negligence.

Sunitha B Jayappa, Public Relations Officer of BMTC, told Salar News, “We suspect that this was a brake failure. The driver named Rajakumar is under suspension for negligent driving and we will take further action based on our findings.” —Salar News