Chitradurga: In a devastating accident on NH-48 near Tamatakallu, five senior citizens from Bengaluru lost their lives, and one person sustained severe injuries after their car crashed into a stationary lorry on Sunday.
Victims Identified:
🚗 Deceased:
- N S Rudraswamy (69)
- Chandrahas (67) (driver)
- Shanthamurthy (70) (Retired BMTC employee)
- Srinivas (69)
- Mallikarjun (70)
🚑 Injured:
- Chidambarachar (69) (Undergoing treatment at Chitradurga district hospital)
The group was returning to Bengaluru after visiting the Renuka Yellamma Temple in Saundatti when the tragedy struck. Chandrahas, who was driving, lost control and rear-ended the parked lorry.
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