Chikkaballapur: Three people were killed and five others sustained serious injuries in a major multi-vehicle accident near Chokkareddihalli in Chintamani taluk.
The accident involved a bus, two autorickshaws, a Bolero vehicle and motorcycles. The collision resulted in multiple casualties, with five injured persons reported to be in critical condition.
The deceased have been identified as Srinivas (50), Narasamma (50) and Ramanjinamma (45). All three were residents of Brahmanarahalli village in Chintamani taluk.
Five injured in collision
Among those injured in the accident are Venkatesh, Preethi and Priyanka. Five people sustained serious injuries and were reported to be in critical condition. Further details about the other injured persons were not provided.
Police inspect accident spot
Chintamani Deputy Superintendent of Police Raghu visited the accident site and conducted an inspection.
The exact sequence of events that led to the collision involving multiple vehicles is yet to be established. Further details are awaited as the circumstances surrounding the accident are being examined.