In a devastating incident on Tuesday afternoon, three individuals lost their lives when a tipper truck collided with their motorcycle on the outskirts of Gundlupete .
The victims, identified as a husband, wife, and their son from Kerala, were traveling on a single motorcycle from Kerala towards Gundlupete.
The accident occurred when the driver of the tipper truck, which was transporting stones from Kootanur Hill (registration number KA-11-B 8497), reportedly lost control due to intoxication and crashed into the motorcycle. The impact was so severe that the truck ran over the motorcycle rider, resulting in horrific injuries.
Witnesses reported that the bodies of the victims were dragged approximately 300 meters under the truck, with parts of their remains scattered across the road. Local police from Gundlupete station arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation and subsequently transported the deceased to the hospital.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving and the importance of road safety.