Seven Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Hosakote-Dabaspete Highway In Karnataka
Seven people died after a bike, a car and a mini truck collided on the Hosakote–Dabaspete highway; bodies were shifted to the hospital.
Published : February 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM IST
Bengaluru Rural: Seven people were killed on the spot in a multi-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle, an SUV and a mini truck on the Hoskote-Dabaspete National Highway in Karnataka on Friday morning.
The accident occurred near M Sathyavara village in Hoskote taluka, when an SUV travelling towards Devanahalli allegedly rammed a motorcycle from behind.
Following the initial impact, the driver is suspected to have lost control of the vehicle. The SUV then crashed into a mini truck. Another car was also dragged into the wreckage, resulting in a severe chain collision.
Seven Dead, Truck Driver Injured
Six occupants of the SUV and the motorcycle rider died on the spot. The impact was so intense that the SUV was completely mangled. The deceased are believed to be residents of Kothanur in Bengaluru, though full identification is still underway. The mini truck driver sustained injuries, police sources said.
Hosakote Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Mallesh, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Labhu Ram, Superintendent of Police (SP) Chandrakant and personnel from the Sulibele police station visited the spot and inspected the scene. The bodies have been shifted to the government hospital in Hoskote for post-mortem examination.
#WATCH | Karnataka: Seven people, including six occupants of a car and one motorcycle rider, died in a road accident on the outskirts of Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district.
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The accident took place near M. Satyavara village on the Hoskote–Dabaspete National Highway. The car,… pic.twitter.com/2fnM4XiqzQ
Traffic Restored
In the aftermath of the collision, the mini truck overturned, crushing the vehicles. Its axle reportedly snapped and wheels came off, while vehicle parts were scattered across the road. Another car involved in the crash sustained damage to the front. Police later cleared the vehicles to restore traffic movement.
Speaking to the media, IGP Labhu Ram said, "Seven persons were killed in a road accident. We have cleared the vehicle and shifted the bodies to the hospital. Among the dead, the bodies of six persons, travelling on a bike and an XUV, have been identified. We will contact their family and relatives and proceed with the next steps. The efforts are on to identify another deceased person."
He added, "The investigation is on to find out whether the car driver was driving the vehicle in an inebriated state. We can't say anything in this regard."
Probe Underway
After the crash, the truck and the motorcycle crossed the median and fell onto the opposite side of the road, while the mangled SUV came to a halt some distance away, officials said.
Police officials added that overspeeding appears to be a possible cause based on initial findings. A case has been registered in the Sulibele police station limits and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, some local residents expressed concern about the design and construction of the highway stretch, alleging that it lacks proper scientific planning. They claimed objections had earlier been raised about flaws in the road’s alignment.
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