Haliyal, August 16, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred near Karlakatta in Haliyal on Saturday afternoon when a KSRTC bus from Yellapur depot, traveling towards Haliyal, struck Rupa Sahadev More (34), a resident of Sambrani village, who was walking along the road. The incident took place around 12:15 PM as Rupa was heading from Haliyal towards Sambrani via Kurigadda. The bus, driven recklessly at high speed, hit Rupa, causing severe injuries to her head and body, resulting in her death at the scene.

Haliyal police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident, focusing on the driver’s negligence and overspeeding. Further details are awaited as the probe continues.