One dead, 27 rescued as Shivamogga-bound bus falls into lake in Sagar taluk

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One passenger died and 27 were rescued after a KSRTC bus fell into a lake near Kaaspadi in Sagar taluk on Friday.

According to police, the incident took place when the bus driver tried to avoid a collision with a bike coming from the opposite direction. The bus was heading towards Shivamogga from Sagar.

The passengers were rescued by locals.

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