Over 40 Injured as Two KSRTC Buses Collide Head On at Chapoli Ghat
A major accident involving two KSRTC buses in Joida left more than 40 passengers injured, including several school and college students.
Joida: More than 40 passengers, including school and college students, were injured in a serious road accident after two KSRTC (NWKRTC) buses collided head on near Chapoli Cross in Joida taluk on Thursday morning.
The accident occurred on the Sadashivgad Aurad State Highway at Chapoli Ghat. One bus was travelling on the Ulavi to Ichalkaranji route, while the other was operating between Belagavi and Ankola. The impact of the collision severely damaged the front portions of both buses and created panic among passengers.
According to reports, over 100 people were travelling in the two buses at the time of the accident. Among them were students from BGVS PU College in Joida and a college in Dandeli. Several passengers sustained injuries, while some suffered serious wounds.
Rescue efforts initially faced challenges because the accident site had no mobile network coverage, making it difficult to contact emergency services. Local residents quickly stepped in and managed to pass information to authorities. With the help of locals and rescue personnel, the injured were rushed to Joida Taluk Hospital for treatment.
Passengers with serious injuries were later shifted to KRIMS Hospital in Karwar and a private hospital in Dharwad for advanced medical care. Other injured victims continue to receive treatment at Joida Taluk Hospital.
Officials, including Tahsildar Manjunath Munnolli, PSI Jagadish N., and Principal Manjunath Shetty, visited the hospital and enquired about the condition of the injured passengers.
The accident also disrupted traffic on the Karwar Joida road for some time. Police later restored smooth movement of vehicles. A case has been registered at Joida Police Station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.