Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Child Dies, Two Injured in Karnataka School Bus Tragedy
On July 22, 2026, a big tree fell on a school bus in Karnataka, India.
The bus was taking children home from Kalladka Shree Rama School.
A child named Chiranvi died, and two other children were hurt.
The police are investigating the accident.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, G Parameshwara, said he is very sad about what happened.
He told the local government to help the family of the child who died and to make sure the hurt children get the best medical care.
He also asked the District In-charge Minister, U.T. Khader, to help with the relief efforts.
The government is promising to support the families affected by this sad event.
A child died, and two others were injured when a tree fell on a school bus in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
The incident occurred around 5 pm on July 22, 2026, near Barimaru village.
The bus belonged to Kalladka Shree Rama School and was dropping students after school hours.
Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara expressed sorrow and directed the district administration to provide compensation and medical support.
The Bantwal Rural Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
- Who
- A child named Chiranvi died, and two others were injured.
- What
- A tree fell on a moving school bus.
- When
- July 22, 2026, around 5 pm.
- Where
- Near Barimaru village in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The tree was uprooted during rains and fell onto the bus.
Government Response
Public Expectations
Compensation and Support
Government Response
The government has directed the district administration to provide appropriate compensation and ensure the best possible treatment for the injured children.
Public Expectations
The public expects swift and substantial compensation and support for the affected families, including long-term medical care for the injured children.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- Barimaru village, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
- Time of Incident
- 5 pm
- School Involved
- Kalladka Shree Rama School
- Victim's Name
- Chiranvi
- Injured Children
- Two
- Authorities Involved
- Bantwal Rural Police, Deputy Commissioner, District In-charge Minister U.T. Khader
- Government Response
- Directed compensation and medical support