Hunsur: Two persons were killed when a speeding KSRTC bus reportedly rammed into the bike they were riding near Yashodhapura village on Hunsur Road in city last night.

The deceased are Shivaraj Gowda (30) and Karthik (20), both residents of Yashodhapura village.

According to the complaint lodged at Hunsur Rural Police Station, the KSRTC bus (KA-09-F-5319) coming from Madikeri side and driven in a rash and negligent manner, rammed into the Hero Honda Splendor bike (KA-45-V-5460) which was moving ahead of the bus at about 8.15 pm resulting in Shivaraj Gowda and Karthik suffering  serious injuries.

It is learnt that Shivaraj died on the spot, while Karthik breathed his last on the way   to a hospital.

The bus driver, after committing the accident, fled  from the spot after leaving the bus behind, the complaint stated. Hunsur Rural Police, who have registered a case, are investigating.

Install speed-breakers

It may be recalled that villagers had alleged that accidents involving KSRTC buses were frequent on this road and had demanded speed-breakers at vantage points on the road which is yet to be considered. 

The villagers have once again appealed the authorities concerned to install speed-breakers to prevent accidents in future.