A tragic accident occurred in Karnataka's Chitradurga district when a speeding truck jumped a road divider and collided head-on with a private sleeper bus, causing it to catch fire. At least six people, including a child and the truck driver, were killed, with initial reports varying on the exact toll. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced ex-gratia compensation for the victims and their families. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.