13 pilgrims, including 2 kids, killed in horrific road accident on Bengaluru-Pune highway

The incident is said to be happened on the Pune – Bengaluru national highway, and the deceased included two kids.

Updated on: Jun 28, 2024, 09:49:36 IST

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A total of 13 people were killed in a massive road accident in Karnataka’s Haveri district in the early hours of Friday, reported The Hindu. The incident is said to be happened on the Pune – Bengaluru national highway, and the deceased included two kids.

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According to the report, at 4 AM near Gundenahalli Cross, an overspeeding mini bus rammed into a stationary truck from behind and caused a horrific collision on the national highway. The dead bodies are reportedly stuck inside the vehicle, and the police teams have already arrived at the spot.

All the deceased are from a single family and were reportedly on a pilgrimage trip. Four people suffered injuries, and they were rushed to a nearby hospital. More details are awaited.

(This is a breaking story and will be updated)

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