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Six pilgrims killed, 16 injured in brutal road accident in Belagavi

  •   Thu, Jan 05 2023 10:15:17 AM

Belagavi, Jan 5 (IANS): Six pilgrims were killed and 16 others injured in a road accident near the Chunchanura village in Belagavi district in the early hours of Thursday.

The deceased have been identified as Hanumavva (25), Deepa (31), Savitha (17), Supreetha (11), Indiravva (24) and Maruthi (42).

The deceased were travelling towards the famous Saundatti Yallamma Temple from Hulanda village. The incident happened when the Bolero vehicle in which they were travelling turned turtle while negotiating a curve after the driver lost control and also rammed a banyan tree before toppling.

Police said that the deceased were walking towards the temple and in the midway, the vehicle driver who saw them walking insisted on giving a lift.

Few minutes after they boarded the accident took place killing five persons on the spot and another died while being taken to the hospital. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident had taken place due to the rash and negligent driving.

The Bolero goods vehicle was carrying 23 passengers. About 16 persons were injured in the incident and they have been shifted to nearby hospitals. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Patil rushed to the spot.

Minister for Water Resources and District In-charge Govinda Karajol has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of the victims. Condoling the deaths, he had stated that he will pray for the speedy recovery of the injured persons. Katakola police have taken up the investigation of the case.

 
  

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  • Rita, Germany

    Fri, Jan 06 2023

    Very sad to hear many people lost lives due to fault of drivers .His fast driving was cause.He should be made to pay compansation .Cars are insured why should Govt.should pay for someones fault?:Sorry so everyone makes himself so easy by driving fast and many passengers as possible.THis must be stopped.Why Goods train taking passengers?Now they are too injured.This is like taking sheeps on a vehicle.May the souls of the deceased rest in Peace.Heartfelt condolences to the families.Very sad so young persons ending in such unexpected situation.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Jan 05 2023

    life is so cheap in third world countries...no one is bothered even if accident takes place in the same zone several times...rto and traffic police are busy in whatever extra income they can make...

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  • Prakash, Dubai

    Thu, Jan 05 2023

    Govind karjol, compensation should be paid by the Insurance company and tempo owner for illegally transpting passengers in a goods carrier. As a incharge minister you should provide adequate transport facility for the people. So that this kind of incidents won't repeat. Dont make drama on deaths of innocents just for votes. Shame on you.

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