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Truck Rams Durga Procession in Karnataka Belagavi 3 Killed 10 Injured
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 13:30
Truck Rams Durga Procession in Karnataka Belagavi 3 Killed 10 Injured
- •Three devotees were killed and over 10 others injured after a truck ploughed into a Durga Mata idol procession in Karnataka's Belagavi district.
- •The tragic incident occurred near the Hattaragi toll plaza in Hukkeri taluk as villagers were transporting the idol after religious celebrations.
- •The victims have been identified as Prakash, Mahesh, and Daneshwari, while four others are currently battling serious injuries.
- •Emergency responders and police swiftly shifted the injured to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences and nearby private hospitals.
- •A case has been registered at the Yamakanmardi police station as authorities investigate potential negligence and overspeeding.
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A truck allegedly ploughed from behind into a procession of devotees carrying a Durga Mata idol, resulting in three fatalities and over ten injuries near the Hattaragi toll plaza in Hukkeri taluk.
Emergency responders and police teams rushed the injured individuals to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) and nearby private medical facilities for urgent treatment.
A formal case has been registered at the Yamakanmardi police station while investigators examine circumstances such as potential overspeeding or negligence.
