Five passengers, including two students, were killed and 49 others injured when an overcrowded private bus heading towards Pavagada from Y.N. Hosakote toppled on Saturday morning. All the deceased were between 18 and 22 years old. Among the injured, eight are critical.
The bus driver was reportedly speeding and lost control of the wheel while negotiating a curve at Palavalli Katte near Pavagada in Tumakuru district around 8.45 a.m.
