In Karnataka's Bidar, 7 women killed, several hurt in truck-auto collision

In a shocking incident, seven women labourers were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and an auto rickshaw in Karnataka's Bidar district.

Published on: Nov 5, 2022, 12:22:48 IST

By Yamini C S

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As many as seven women were killed in an accident in Karnataka's Bidar, while several others were injured, after a truck collided with an auto rickshaw. The incident occurred in Bidar's Chittaguppa taluk near the Bemalkheda village close to the government school, news agencies reported.

The victims were all labourers and were on their way back home from work. (ANI)

The victims were all labourers, and have been identified by police as Parvathi (40), Prabhavathi (36), Gundamma (60), Yadamma (40), Jaggamma (34) Ishwaramma (55) and Rukmini Bai (60). They were all natives of the Budamanahalli village, and were on their way back home from work.

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Hindustan Times could not ascertain the number of those injured, however the drivers of both vehicles are reported to be among them. The injured are all being treated at a hospital in Bidar, and two of them are said to be in critical condition. It is not yet clear how the head-on collision occurred. Police have registered a case at the Bemalkheda police station and further investigation is underway.

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In a similar incident, five persons were killed and four others were injured in a road accident that took place near Bangur check-post in Bidar district in August, after a truck rammed into their car. In July, a train had rammed into a truck that got stuck on a railway track in the district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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