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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.

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.