BMTC Electric Bus Crashes Into Peenya Eatery, 1 Dead, Several Injured

A BMTC electric bus crashed into a roadside eatery in Peenya Stage 11, Bengaluru, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old bank employee named Suma and injuring several others. The accident occurred when the conductor, Ramesh, took over driving after an argument with the driver, and the bus hit the eatery, causing an LPG cylinder fire that was quickly controlled by locals. This incident has drawn sharp criticism from Suma's family, who condemned BMTC for allowing a conductor to drive the bus. This crash is part of a series of troubling BMTC bus incidents in Bengaluru, including fatal accidents in March and injuries to a schoolboy in July, as well as a driver-pedestrian dispute near Chinnaswamy Stadium in May. BMTC authorities have responded by promising to intensify driver training and enforce stricter safety regulations to prevent further accidents. Police are currently investigating the Peenya crash to determine the exact cause.