A farmer was killed on the spot and another suffered grievous injuries when a private bus rammed their bullock cart on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway near Nidaghatta of Maddur taluk on Wednesday.
The deceased was identified as Puttaswamy (40). The injured, Chandru (25), was rushed to a private hospital, the police said.
The duo were transporting coconuts to the market when the accident occurred. While a pair of oxen was injured, the bullock cart was completely damaged.
Vehicular movement was disrupted for a while. Maddur traffic police have registered a case.