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Karnataka Sisters Fall From Moving KSRTC Bus After Door Opens

Local anger over bus safety puts pressure on KSRTC to investigate.

Overview

  • The sisters, who were heading to their Class 10 board exam, fell on Tuesday when a hydraulic door swung open on a bend near Reshme Road in Kaliya village.
  • CCTV and eyewitnesses show the elder sister falling first and the younger being pulled out as she tried to hold on, with the bus stopping moments later.
  • Local residents rushed them to a nearby private hospital, where doctors said they had minor injuries and were stable and recovering.
  • The bus carried about 86 passengers, and reports say the girls were standing near the entrance because there was no space inside.
  • KSRTC is expected to launch an inquiry, and residents have raised concerns about poor maintenance and safety on state-run buses.