Shivamogga (Karnataka): A collision between a lorry and bike took place on Saturday night between Kallihal and Arahatolalu village of Bhadravati taluk of the Shivamogga district, in which three teenagers were killed on the spot and one injured, police said on Sunday.
Three minors, who were on a bike died on the spot. The deceased have been identified as Shashank (17), Yashwant (17) and Vikas (17) of Jambaraghatta village of Bhadravati Taluk. A youth named, Gagan who was on another bike, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a hospital in Shivamogga.
According to a senior police official, the mishap occurred when the deceased were returning from the Ganpati immersion procession held on Saturday in Kallihal village. "These three friends were coming on the same bike. While the lorry was overtaking, another bike came in the opposite direction. At this time, while taking the bike to the side, it collided with a lorry and the accident took place. A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act has been registered in this regard at the Holehonur police station," the officer added.