Horrific accident in Bengaluru: 5 dead as speeding car crashes into divider, topples, collides head-on with bus coming from opposite direction
Times of India
by H M CHAITHANYA SWAMYFebruary 15, 2026
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A tragic road accident near Bengaluru left five people dead when a speeding Tata Indica car crashed into a road divider, toppled over, and collided head-on with a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus carrying 42 passengers. The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday near Jindal on Tumakuru Road. Four occupants of the car died instantly, while the critically injured driver succumbed to his injuries later. The crash severely mangled the car and caused extensive damage to its front portion.
The accident happened as the Tata Indica was traveling from Tumakuru towards Bengaluru. Police suspect overspeeding as the primary cause, following the vehicle's collision with a road divider, which caused it to veer into the opposite lane and crash into the oncoming bus. The impact of the collision was devastating, leaving the car completely destroyed and the bus with significant front-end damage. Passengers in the front rows of the bus sustained minor injuries, while others were safely transferred to another vehicle.
The victims have been identified as Harshit and Likhit, students from Doddaballapur, who lost their lives along with three other individuals whose identities are yet to be confirmed. The bodies were taken to Nelamangala Government Hospital for post-mortem examinations. Harshit had left home earlier in the evening to meet his friends, but the tragic accident cut short their plans.
This incident highlights the dangers of overspeeding on roads and underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules to prevent such tragedies. Road accidents remain a significant concern in India, particularly in rapidly growing cities like Bengaluru, where reckless driving continues to claim innocent lives. The case
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/15/2026