Bus falls into overflowing lake near Chamarajanagar, passengers have lucky escape

CHAMARAJANAGAR: A KSRTC bus travelling from Chamarajanagar to Kollegal plunged into an overflowing lake in Santhemarahalli after the driver lost control.

The bus was seen partially submerged in the lake next to the Santemarahalli silk factory.

Passengers of the bus escaped from the rear door and windows.

According to locals, the driver lost control of the bus and it plunged into the lake. The passengers escaped from the windows and rear door of the bus and sustained minor injuries.