Shivamogga: A tragic accident occurred on Saturday morning near the Shivamogga Zoo, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to five others, police reported.

The collision involved two cars and took place on the outskirts of the district headquarters town of Shivamogga. Among the injured, one person is reported to be in critical condition.

The victims were from Dodderi village in Challakere Taluka of Chitradurga district. They were returning from Siganduru in Shivamogga when the accident occurred.

Police are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the collision.