BMTC electric bus collides with Vayu Vajra at K.R. Circle
A BMTC electric bus crashed into a Vayu Vajra bus that had just started moving at K.R. Circle in Bengaluru on Saturday morning, just as the city was getting busy.
Several people were hurt, including the electric bus driver who is now in critical condition.
Early reports point to a possible mechanical failure, but officials are still checking what went wrong.
Electric bus driver rescued, injuries treated
The crash badly damaged the front of the electric bus, trapping its driver until emergency crews pulled him out and rushed him to a hospital.
Five passengers with minor injuries got first aid at St. Martha's Hospital, while another person stuck in debris was rescued after an hour-long effort.
The accident caused major traffic jams, but things returned to normal once cranes cleared the busses.
Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh visited the injured at the hospital as investigations continue.