Overview
- The collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, when a Tata Smart Mobility‑operated BMTC electric bus hit the rear of an OHM Mobility‑operated Vayu Vajra bus as it moved from the K.R. Circle signal.
- Fire and Emergency Services and police extricated the electric‑bus driver who was seriously injured and rushed him to St. Martha’s Hospital where several other passengers were also treated.
- BMTC said about five passengers from the electric bus suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital while other outlets reported up to 18 injured; most admitted patients were later discharged but some remain under care.
- The Halasuru Gate Traffic Police have registered an FIR and technical teams are inspecting both vehicles as investigators weigh preliminary explanations that range from possible mechanical failure to abrupt braking of the vehicle ahead.
- Both damaged buses were towed and traffic was restored after delays, and BMTC officials visited the hospital and said the corporation will meet medical costs as authorities consider safety and oversight for electric and Vayu Vajra services on busy central routes.