Bhatkal – Two persons were killed on the spot and three others were seriously injured after a KSRTC bus crashed into their Scorpio car near Upponi in Honnavar, about 60 km from Bhatkal. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

The KSRTC bus was traveling from Bhatkal towards Sirsi, while the car was heading from Sagar towards Murdeshwar. Both vehicles were reportedly speeding when the collision took place, resulting in a severe crash that completely wrecked the front portion of the car.

According to sources, five individuals from Bengaluru were on their way to Murdeshwar to attend an engagement ceremony scheduled for Wednesday. Tragically, as their car reached Upponi near Honnavar, it collided with the bus. The impact of the crash claimed the lives of two passengers, identified as Rakshith and Srinivas, on the spot.

The remaining three passengers sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to a hospital in Udupi, where their condition is said to be critical. Several passengers on the bus also sustained injuries.

Honnavar police rushed to the scene and shifted the injured and the deceased to the hospital.

A case has been registered at Honnavar Police Station, and investigations are underway.