Convoy vehicle of Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar overturns near Mandya; 5 injured

Officials confirmed that the Deputy Chief Minister, who was traveling in his own car behind the escort vehicle, was unharmed. (Photo: ANI)

A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving five people injured, ANI reported.

The incident occurred near Goudahalli–T.M. Hosur when the escort vehicle hit a divider and flipped while escorting Shivakumar, who was returning to Bengaluru after attending a Sadhana conference in Mysuru.

Officials confirmed that the Deputy Chief Minister, who was traveling in his own car behind the escort vehicle, was unharmed.

They sustained minor injuries, including the driver, and were immediately shifted to a hospital in Mysore for treatment, the officials
further said.

Later, DK Shivakumar resumed his journey to Bengaluru, and no disruption was reported in his travel schedule. The police and emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and cleared the area to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on the expressway.

Further investigation into the incident was initiated.

*With Agency Inputs