Karnataka Tragedy: Child Dies, 2 Injured After Tree Falls On School Bus; Parameshwara Expresses Condolences

Dakshin Kannada (Karnataka), July 22: A child was killed, and two others were injured after a massive tree fell on a moving school bus near Barimaru village in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday evening.

According to the Dakshina Kannada district police, the incident occurred around 5 pm when the vehicle belonging to Kalladka Shree Rama School was dropping students back home after school hours.

Later, a large tree along the roadside was suddenly uprooted and fell onto the bus, crushing part of the vehicle. As a result, one child died on the spot due to severe injuries, while two other children sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Bantwal Rural Police have registered a case regarding the incident and initiated a detailed investigation.

Deputy CM Expresses Grief

Following the incident, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara expressed sorrow over the loss of life in the district.

In a post on X, G Parameshwara mentioned that he has directed the district administration to provide appropriate compensation to the bereaved.

"Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic incident in Bantwal, where a tree fell on a school bus during rains, claiming the life of young Chiranvi and leaving a couple of other children injured. I have spoken to the Deputy Commissioner and directed the district administration to ensure appropriate compensation to the bereaved family and provide the best possible treatment to the injured children. I have also spoken to the District In-charge Minister, Shri U.T. Khader, and requested him to personally oversee the relief and support measures. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. I pray that the injured children recover swiftly and completely. In this hour of grief, the Government of Karnataka stands firmly with the affected families," said Parameshwara.

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