Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Bus Overturns in Sonala: All Passengers Unharmed
A private bus traveling from Bengaluru to Nepal overturned on a narrow road near Sakera village.
Fortunately, all 80 passengers were unharmed.
Police are investigating why the driver chose the narrow lane instead of the main highway.
Authorities suspect the driver diverted to avoid RTO checks and permit inspections.
Local residents assisted the passengers after the accident.
A private travel bus overturned in Sonala mandal.
The bus was carrying around 80 passengers.
All passengers escaped without injuries.
The incident occurred on a narrow road.
Police suspect the driver diverted to avoid inspections.
- Who
- Passengers and driver of a private travel bus.
- What
- A private travel bus overturned.
- When
- Monday night.
- Where
- A narrow road near Sakera village in Sonala mandal.
- Why
- Suspected to avoid RTO checks and inspections.
Drivers
Authorities
Route Choice
Drivers
May choose alternate routes to avoid delays or inspections.
Authorities
Must adhere to designated routes and safety regulations.
- Incident Type
- Bus Overturn
- Location
- Sonala mandal, near Sakera village
- Passengers
- Approximately 80
- Origin
- Bengaluru
- Destination
- Nepal
- Cause (Suspected)
- Avoiding inspections