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Karnataka Deputy CM’s Escort Vehicle Overturns on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

Wet roads near Mandya led to the Expressway crash that injured four convoy officers; police have opened a formal inquiry.

People gather after an escort vehicle of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's convoy overturned near Srirangapatna, in Mandya district, Saturday, July 19, 2025.
The incident took place in Srirangapatna taluk while Shivakumar was returning to Bengaluru. FILE PHOTO

Overview

  • Around 2:30 p.m. on July 19, the lead escort vehicle skidded on the rain-slick Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near TM Hosur Gate and overturned.
  • Four security personnel were administered first aid at Srirangapatna Taluk Hospital before transfer to KR Hospital in Mysuru, where they remain under treatment.
  • Srirangapatna rural police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
  • Officials arranged an alternative vehicle for the security team to ensure the Deputy CM’s convoy could continue its journey to Bengaluru.
  • The incident highlights broader concerns over VIP convoy safety and expressway infrastructure during adverse weather conditions.