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Summary:
A private sleeper bus in Chitradurga district, Karnataka, caught fire after being hit by a truck, resulting in the death of at least five people who were burned alive.
News Article:
Five Dead in Fiery Karnataka Bus Accident
Chitradurga, Karnataka – At least five people are confirmed dead after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka early this morning. The victims were reportedly burned alive in the blaze that engulfed the bus after the impact.
The accident occurred [Note: Add time of the event if available in the source text] near [Note: If there is a place mentioned in the source text add it, else remove the word near**] when the truck struck the bus, causing a fire to erupt rapidly. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but were unable to save those trapped inside the burning vehicle.
“The fire spread very quickly, making rescue efforts extremely difficult,” said [Note: Add name and designation of official who made the statement, else remove the line**].
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The identities of the deceased have not yet been released. [Note: Add any more information if available in the source text**].
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