Karnataka bus mishap : 30 killed, 28 injured

At least 30 people, including 10 children, were killed and 28 others injured when a Bangalore-bound bus in which they were traveling overturned and caught fire near Challanakeri area in the district today.

The bus hit a barricade and turned turtle, police said adding, its diesel tank caught fire. The incident took place at around 2.15am.

The driver was among those killed. Twenty-five of the injured have been admitted to Challanakeri hospital and three have been taken to a government hospital here.