Kolar: A KSRTC bus collided head on with a sand-laden truck near Mulbagal in Kolar on Monday afternoon September 8, killing 13 passengers, including the bus driver.

Five people died on the spot, while others were admitted at Mulbagal Government Hospital and Devaraj Urs Hospital in Kolar.Apart from the deceased, ten others were injured in the accident.

The special bus was carrying 39 passengers. While it was heading to Tirupati from Bangalore, it rammed into the truck was coming from Nangali.

Most of the people who died were sitting on the right side of the bus, which suffered the maximum impact in the accident.

The Transport Department announced Rs 2.30 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of each of the deceased, and offered free treatment for the injured. The deceased were yet to be identified, the Mulbagal police said.

Three officials including, Circle Inspector Krishnappa, SI Ambarish Gowda and village accountant Krishnappa, have been suspended for not stopping illegal sand mining activity in the district. Deputy Commissioner D.K. Ravi ordered the suspension.