A devastating road accident in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district claimed the lives of five people, including two women, when a car collided with another vehicle on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 4 PM near the Talikoti police station area, according to local authorities.

Accident Details

The victims, all residents of Vijayapura’s Aliyabad village, were returning home after meeting a prospective bride for a family member's marriage. The collision resulted in the instant death of all five passengers in the car. The deceased were identified as Ningappa Patil, Shantappa Patil, Bhimashe Sanknala, Shashikala, and Dilip Patil. According to police, the driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle. Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the driver.

Police Action

Talikoti police rushed to the site upon receiving information about the accident. The bodies were sent for postmortem to the Bagewadi Government Hospital. A senior police officer confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is ongoing to identify the absconding driver.

Community in Shock

The tragic accident has left the local community in grief. The family’s return from a hopeful occasion turned into a heartbreaking tragedy. Authorities are actively working to ensure justice for the victims by apprehending the driver responsible for the incident. This incident underscores the critical importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while driving.