Bengaluru, May 27: A tragic road accident in Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Wednesday resulted in the death of five individuals, while several others sustained injuries. The incident occurred near the village of Bairapura on National Highway-150A in the Molakalmuru taluka. Following the accident, chaos ensued in the area, leading to a significant traffic jam.
According to police reports, a high-speed lorry collided head-on with a Bolero vehicle. The impact was so severe that the Bolero was completely mangled, leaving the occupants with no chance to react.
The deceased have been identified as Shivamma (25), Meenakshi (16), Pooja (4), Parshuram (1.5 years), and Venkatesh (28). It has been reported that all the victims were residents of Bellary district.
Tragically, four members of the same family lost their lives, plunging their family and village into mourning. The injured were promptly admitted to Molakalmuru Hospital, where they are receiving treatment, with some in critical condition.
Upon receiving news of the incident, the Molakalmuru police arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations. They cleared the wrecked vehicles from the road to restore traffic flow and began an investigation into the incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest that speeding and reckless driving may have contributed significantly to the accident. However, police are examining all aspects of the case.
In the wake of this tragic event, local residents have expressed concern over the increasing number of road accidents on the highway. They noted that high-speed vehicles frequently cause accidents on this route, yet adequate safety measures have not been implemented.
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