The injured were taken to hospital for treatment immediately.
Posted Date – Sun, 18 Jun 23 at 04:15pm
Bangalore: Airport authorities said 10 people were injured when their shuttle bus from Kempegorda International Airport’s Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 struck a pillar early Sunday.
The injured were taken to hospital for treatment immediately.
So far, five people have been discharged from hospital, they said.
“At around 5.15am on 18 June 2023, a shuttle bus operating between T1 and T2 at BLR Airport collided with a pole near the T2 arrival exit road, resulting in 10 minor injuries. A total of 17 people were on board the bus. passengers (15 passengers and 2 crew).
The injured have been taken to hospital for immediate treatment,” a BIAL spokesperson said in a statement.
“AISATS operates a shuttle service at the airport under a service contract awarded to them by BIAL. We are working with the operator to investigate the matter and will take all necessary mitigation measures in accordance with the agreement,” he said.
The spokesman added that the investigation is ongoing.
At the same time, AISATS issued a statement expressing regret for the incident.
“We deeply regret the incident where a shuttle bus carrying 15 passengers and 2 staff struck a pole while traveling between Terminals 1 and 2 at BLR Airport.” “While six Passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries to ensure they received the best possible care, but the remaining passengers continued on to their respective destinations after being thoroughly checked by the medical team,” the operator said.
“The well-being and safety of our passengers and staff is our top priority. We have given full support to the authorities in their further investigation,” it added.
