11 killed in Karnataka road accident; accused on the run

April 25, 2016 23:50

Eleven persons, including nine women, were killed and five others injured when a "tum tum" (large autorikshaw) carrying them collided head-on with a lorry near Koppal today.

All the 11 occupants of the autorickshaw, died on the spot in the collision at Halgeri village, Koppal Superintendent of Police Thyagrajan told PTI.

Five injured persons, including the cleaner of the lorry, had been admitted to the government hospital here and the condition of a 35-year old woman was stated to be serious, he said.

The lorry driver was absconding, the SP said.

Image for representation only

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

IPL Qualifier 1 PIX: Starc-inspired KKR restrict SRH to 159

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 played between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

The high court said he was a very powerful and influential person within the power corridors of the Delhi government as he had the responsibility of 18 portfolios in the city dispensation.

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Nine players from the Premier League have been called up including Ruben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota. Goncalo Inacio is the only Sporting player in the squad.

1 killed, several hurt after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

India likely to grow by 7.5% in Q1, says article in RBI Bulletin

India is likely to grow by 7.5 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year, driven by rising aggregate demand and non-food spending in the rural economy, according to an article in the RBI's May Bulletin released on...