The toll of the deceased of Pavagad Private Bus Accident has raised up to seven as another injured undergoing treatment died Victoria hospital on Saturday. 18-year-old Mahendrakumar from Badareddihalli in Tumakuru district had injuries to head and back who breathed his last. He was first admitted to government run Victoria hospital, than shifted to a private hospital and back to Victoria as his parents could not afford the medical treatment charges.

A private hospital where Mahendrakumar was shifted told his parents that the treatment could be cost up-to Rs 15 lakh. Though social organisations and the students and staff of educational Institutions he was studying contributed the amount couldn’t be reached that was required for the treatment.

Adding to the agony, 18-year-old who was one among victim of Pavagad private bus accident has been rendered quadriplegic, a condition in which the person is paralysed neck down.

The person has been admitted to the state-run Trauma and Emergency Care Centre (TECC), Victoria Hospital campus.
He losed the ability to use both hands, legs and trunk.

Hospital said the young man has suffered a cervical spine injury and is suffering from quadriplegia. It is early to say as it takes time to recover from spinal shock.

Another 18-year-old woman who suffered a crush injury of the left elbow is under the care of plastic surgeons at the hospital. She is said to be stable and is awaiting further procedure.

Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said, in all, six survivors have been admitted to various Bengaluru hospitals while 18 others at Tumkur District Hospital.

Three had fractures, the rest had soft tissue injuries. None life-threatening. So far, six have died in this accident, he said.

The private bus heading toward Tumakuru in the morning of March 29 was packed with passengers mainly from college students which turned turtle after hitting to the road divider in Pavagad taluk. Five died on the spot in the mishap.