Mandya: Three members of a family, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed after a milk tanker rammed into their motorcycle from behind in Maddur taluk of Mandya district early Tuesday, September 15. The accident occurred in the Koppa police station limits between 5.30 am and 6 am, according to police.
Family was returning after Gauri-Ganesha festival
The victims were returning to their home in Kanakapura taluk of Bengaluru South district after attending the Gauri-Ganesha festival at the woman’s parents’ home, police said.
Kavya was travelling on the motorcycle with her husband Muthu and their two daughters when the accident occurred. The family was returning after the festival celebrations when the milk tanker reportedly struck their motorcycle from behind.
The accident has cast a pall of gloom over the family as they were returning from a festival gathering.
Father and nine-year-old daughter die on the spot
According to police, Muthu and his nine-year-old daughter Kirthana died at the accident spot following the collision.
Kavya sustained serious injuries in the crash and was shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, she later succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment.
Their 12-year-old daughter survived the accident without any major injuries, a senior police officer said.
The deaths of three members of the same family have raised fresh concerns over road safety, particularly the vulnerability of two-wheeler riders sharing roads with heavy vehicles.
Accident occurred in Maddur taluk
The crash took place in Koppa police station limits in Maddur taluk between 5.30 am and 6 am.
Police have registered a case in connection with the accident and begun further investigation. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The milk tanker was involved in the collision after allegedly hitting the motorcycle from behind. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Survivor escapes with minor injuries
The family’s 12-year-old daughter survived the accident without any major injuries, according to police.
The incident is particularly tragic as the family was returning home after attending Gauri-Ganesha celebrations. The festival, which brings families together across Karnataka, turned into a tragedy for the family travelling back to Kanakapura.
The bodies of the deceased are expected to be handed over to the family after the necessary procedures.
Police investigation underway
Police have registered a case and are investigating the accident. Officials are expected to examine the circumstances of the collision and establish how the tanker struck the motorcycle.
The incident also highlights the risks faced by families travelling on two-wheelers, particularly when sharing roads with large commercial vehicles.
Authorities are likely to examine the available evidence as part of the investigation before determining the circumstances and responsibility for the crash.
The tragic Mandya accident has left three members of a family dead, while their surviving 12-year-old daughter has been left to cope with the loss of her parents and younger sister.