BMTC brake failure triggers chaos in Kamalanagar, bus crashes into tree; Disaster just missed

A narrow escape in west Bengaluru and a fatal crash in east Bengaluru within days highlight growing safety concerns over BMTC operations and reckless driving.

On Sunday evening at around 6.49 pm, panic gripped Kamalanagar near the Dr Rajkumar Circle after a BMTC bus reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed into a roadside tree. The impact was so intense that a bike and a car, approaching from behind, also crashed into the bus. An autorickshaw and a few pedestrians narrowly escaped what could have been a major tragedy.

Eyewitnesses said the bus suddenly surged forward, leaving people in shock as it came dangerously close to running into a crowd. Several passengers inside the bus sustained minor injuries. However, no fatalities were reported. Traffic police rushed to the spot, cleared the damaged vehicles, and restored traffic flow. Local MLA Gopalayya visited the scene, inspected the situation, and interacted with officials. The visuals of the damaged bus highlighted the alarming condition of BMTC vehicles, triggering public outrage over alleged negligence.

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In another tragic incident, a 25-year-old beautician from Nagaland lost her life near the KR Puram Railway Station after a BMTC electric bus allegedly driven rashly crushed her under its wheels. The victim, who was residing in Marathahalli, was riding a motorcycle with her friend when two BMTC electric buses reportedly attempted to overtake each other at high speed while heading towards Silk Board Tin Factory.

During the reckless manoeuvre, one bus rammed into the bike, causing both riders to fall. Tragically, the woman was dragged under the bus wheels, leading to her death on the spot. Her friend sustained injuries. Police said the buses left no safe space between the road divider and moving traffic, resulting in the fatal collision.