CM assures probe into Karnataka accident

Story by PTI | Posted by Ashhar Alam | Date 25-12-2025

Flames and smoke billow out after a bus caught fire following a collision with a speeding truck, in Chitradurga

Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that a proper investigation will be conducted into the Chitradurga bus accident in which at least nine people were killed.

Expressing grief over the loss of lives in the accident, he said, the families of those who died in the horrific accident will be given a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each, and those injured will be given Rs 50,000 each.

"My heart shook hearing the news of the horrific accident involving a lorry and a bus near Chitradurga in which many passengers were burnt alive. It is regrettable that the journey of those who were going home for the Christmas holidays ended in such a tragedy," Siddaramaiah posted on 'X'.

ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ ಬಳಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ ಲಾರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬಸ್ ನಡುವಿನ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಲವು ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು ಸಜೀವ ದಹನವಾದ ಘೋರ ದುರಂತದ ಸುದ್ದಿ ಕೇಳಿ ಎದೆ ನಡುಗಿತು. ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಮಸ್ ರಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಊರಿಗೆ ತೆರಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದವರ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಈ ರೀತಿ ದುರಂತದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊನೆಗೊಂಡಿರುವುದು ವಿಷಾದನೀಯ.

ಅಪಘಾತದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತ ತನಿಖೆ ನಡೆಸಿ, ಕಾರಣವನ್ನು ಪತ್ತೆಹಚ್ಚಲಾಗುವುದು.
ಮೃತರ… pic.twitter.com/Ol4dR9ercB
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) December 25, 2025

He said, "A proper investigation into the accident will be conducted, and the cause will be found out. I pray that the souls of the deceased may rest in peace. I also share the grief of the families of those who died in the accident."

"I have obtained information from the authorities about the incident and have instructed them to come to the aid of the victims. An investigation will be conducted into this matter, the cause of the accident will be found and necessary action will be taken," he added.

Expressing shock over the accident and loss of lives, Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said, "I express my condolences to the deceased. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. May such tragedies not recur."

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, and state BJP President B Y Vijayendra too have expressed shock over the incident. They have offered condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.