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On Camera, Truck Causes Chain Collision In Karnataka, 4 Dead
A garlic-carrying truck from Haryana lost control in Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, causing a chain collision that involved a car, a government bus, and multiple motorcycles. Four people were killed and around 25 bus passengers were injured; the truck had earlier struck two motorcycles about three kilometres away. Police are investigating as traffic was severely disrupted.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores road-safety concerns and the emergency response in Karnataka, with authorities launching an investigation into the cause and sequence of the crashes.
Timeline
3 Events
Aftermath: traffic congestion, police response, and investigation
April 19, 2026
Police reached the spot, carried out initial checks, and registered a case. The accident caused heavy traffic congestion on the highway, with vehicles stuck for nearly three kilometres on both sides of the road. An investigation is underway.
Main chain collision: truck hits car, bus, and motorcycles; truck overturns; four dead, 25 injured on bus
April 19, 2026
The truck carrying garlic from Haryana lost control and struck a car, a government bus traveling from Hosapete to Chitradurga, and at least three motorcycles. The truck overturned on the roadside and dragged the car for about 100 metres after impact. About 25 passengers on the bus were injured; all the injured were taken to the government hospital in Hosapete. At least four people were killed in the crash.
Earlier collision: truck hits two motorcycles near a company (3 km from main spot)
April 19, 2026
Earlier in the day, the same garlic-laden truck from Haryana hit two motorcycles near a company located about three kilometres from the main accident spot. Three people were injured in this collision.