Karnataka
Karnataka: 6 killed in two separate accidents; 4 from family
Ranabebannur/UNI: Six people were killed in two separate accidents, including four members of a family at Havery and Gadag districts, Police said on Friday.
Police said the incident occurred after a sand loaded lorry collided with a bike near Ranebennur.
The deceased have been identified as Siddappa Hanumappa Nagenahalli (40), wife Anusuya (33), children Vanitha (11) and Vinodh (9).
Meanwhile, the villagers of Mudenur staged a protest and tried to burn the lorry.
Police dispersed the crowd and said that strict action will be taken against the lorry driver.
In another incident at Lakeshwara Patina in Gadag district, a tractor in which labourers were travelling, overturned, killing two on the spot and injuring several others.
Police identified the deceased as Sarojava Hethalamani (35) and Sommava Mudakappagadavar (48). Seven injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital.
Gadag police visited the spot and a case has been registered.
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