Karkala— A terrifying road mishap unfolded at Dhupadakatte in Karkala taluk, where a speeding private bus collided with a BMW car, leaving the luxury vehicle mangled beyond recognition.
The high-impact crash was captured by a dashcam from a nearby vehicle and has since gone viral on social media. The visuals show the bus slamming into the BMW with great force, crushing the car’s front and side completely.
Miraculously, those inside the BMW are reported to have survived the crash without serious injuries — a rare escape considering the severity of the accident. Eyewitnesses expressed shock at how the occupants made it out alive given the state of the car post-impact.
The video footage has sparked renewed concerns over reckless driving and speeding by private buses in the region, an issue that locals say has been ignored for too long. Residents and commuters have called for stricter enforcement of traffic rules, particularly on the Dhupadakatte stretch, which has seen multiple accidents in the past.
Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and verify whether negligence or speeding was involved. No official injuries were reported at the time of filing this report.
The incident serves as a grim reminder of how dangerous road travel can become in the absence of proper speed control and enforcement.