Belagavi (Karnataka): Six people died after a vehicle hits a tree at Chichhanur of Ramadurga taluku of Belagavi district, Karnataka, on Thursday. The accident happened while they were going to Savadatti for darshan of Goddess Yallammma Devi.
The deceased were identified as residents of Hulakunda village of Ramadurga Taluk - Hanamavva Megadi (25), Deepa (31), Savita (12), Supreeta (11), Maruti (43), Indravva (24). Several others were injured in the accident and were shifted to Gokak and other hospitals. The accident took place in Katakola police station limits.
Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families and announcing a compensation of 5 lakhsfor the families of the deceased rom the Chief Minister's relief fund, CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "6 people have died. I'm in touch with the officials regarding this. I spoke this morning as well. The government will take care of the treatment. A probe has also been initiated to find out why this happened." Authorities have been directed to take appropriate measures for the injured.
“From Hulkund Village in Ramdhurga district, devotees had left for Yellama temple in Savadatti. The Mahindra pick-up van they were travelling in hit a tree shortly after they began their journey. 5 people died on the spot and one woman died while on the way to a hospital in Gokak. 16 injured persons are getting treatment in Gokak hospital. A case has been registered at Kadakola police station. 16 people are injured and they are stable now,” a senior police officer said.
A case has been registered at Kadakol police station in Ramdhurga district.
