Tumakuru (Karnataka)

Eight people died and more than 20 were seriously injured on Saturday after a bus overturned near Pavagada, Tumakuru district.

"Eight dead and more than 20 critically injured, including students as a bus overturned near Pavagada in Tumkur district," the Tumkur Police said.

Expressing grief over the incident, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu in a tweet said, "Deeply anguished to hear about the loss of lives in a bus accident in Tumkur, Karnataka. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured."

Further details on the accident are awaited.