Nine killed as cruiser rams into tree in Karnataka's Dharwad

The vehicle, carrying about 20 people, rammed into a tree on the road between Manasura and Benakkani villages in the Dharwad area after the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Dharwad(Karnataka): Nine people were killed and 11 were severely injured in a tragic accident on Friday after a speeding cruiser rammed into a roadside tree near Bada village in Dharwad taluk at around 1 am. The preliminary investigation into the accident revealed that the cruiser was returning from an engagement ceremony in the Manasura village.

Those who died on the spot have been identified as Ananya (14), Harish (13), Shilpa (34), Neelavva (60), Madhushree (20), Maheshwarayya (11) and Shambulingayya (35). Two of the victims -- Channava (45) and Manushree (45) -- died while undergoing treatment. The 11 injured have been admitted to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi. The vehicle, carrying about 20 people, rammed into a tree on the road between Manasura and Benakkani villages in the Dharwad area after the driver lost control of the vehicle, a policeman informed. District Superintendent of Police SP Krishnakanta inspected the site of the accident.