Bangalore: At least 11 people were killed in a road accident near Dharwad town of Karnataka, Friday morning. Five others were seriously injured and have been admitted to the KIMS hospital in Hubli. The conditions of three are stated to be very critical. Two others with minor injuries were released from the hospital after treatment. Police are investigating as to how the accident happened.
The accident happened when a tempo traveller and a tipper were involved in a head on collision. Ten women and driver of the tipper died on the spot. The persons killed belonged to a women’s club in Davangere and were passing through Dharwad to reach Goa.
Dharwad district Superintendent of Police Krishna Kant is currently at the site supervising the rescue and relief operation. A case has been registered in Dharwad rural police station.
Details to follow
