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Karnataka: Tragic Road Accident in Yellapura Leaves 10 Dead, 15 Injured

Tragic Road Accident

Uttara Kannada: A major road accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, leaving 10 dead and 15 injured.

The incident took place around 4 AM on the Yellapura highway near Gulapura, when a vegetable-laden truck lost control and collided with a tipper truck, resulting in severe damage to the vehicle.

Accident Details

According to police reports, the truck carrying vegetables veered off the road and plunged into a 50-meter-deep gorge. All the victims were fruit vendors traveling from Savanur to attend the Yellapura market. Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Narayan said the accident occurred on the Savanur-Hubballi road in a forested area with no safety barriers on the road.

SP Narayan explained to the media, "The truck driver tried to make way for another vehicle, moved too far to the left, and fell into the gorge."

The absence of a protective wall along the road contributed to the severity of the accident. The deceased were killed on the spot, and the injured were rushed to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi for treatment.

Sindhanur Accident Claims 4 Lives

In a separate incident in Sindhanur, Raichur district, a vehicle overturned, resulting in 4 fatalities and 10 injuries. The bodies were handed over to the families after post-mortem examinations.

A case has been registered at the Sindhanur Traffic Police Station.  

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