A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Koppa taluk, Chikkamagaluru district, where two young girls lost their lives after falling into an open well while playing near a coffee estate. The tragic event took place in the Ammadi area, where line houses for laborers are situated. The children, who were playing in the vicinity, inadvertently fell into the well, leading to their untimely deaths.

According to local reports, the two girls, whose identities have not been revealed, were playing in the area when the accident occurred. The well, which was left uncovered and unprotected, posed a significant risk. The girls’ fall went unnoticed for a brief period, and by the time they were discovered, it was too late to save them. Efforts from nearby residents and local authorities to rescue the children were unsuccessful.

The community, along with local authorities, is devastated by the tragedy. Residents are expressing their concern about the safety of open wells, which continue to pose a threat, especially in rural areas where such wells are common. Many have raised alarms about the need for better precautions, such as covering or fencing open wells, to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.

The incident has also sparked a discussion about the importance of ensuring that hazardous areas, especially those near homes and workplaces, are adequately secured. In this case, the well, which was located in a laborers’ housing area, was left open and unattended, contributing to the unfortunate incident.

Following the tragedy, local police and authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. They are also looking into whether proper safety measures were in place and why the well was left uncovered. The district administration has promised to take further steps to prevent such accidents in the future, including awareness campaigns about the dangers posed by open wells and other similar hazards.

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