A tragic road accident occurred near Munirabad in Koppal district of Karnataka on Friday, May 15, resulting in the deaths of six people, including a child, after a tractor fell off the Tungabhadra bridge following a collision with a tanker. The accident happened when a tanker rammed into the tractor from behind, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to plunge off the bridge. The victims were travelling to the Huligemma fair and belonged to Marlayanahalli village in Kudligi taluk of Vijayanagara district.
The deceased have been identified as Kenchappa, Mahantesh, Bharat, Savita, Maresh, and Gouramma. More than 10 people sustained serious injuries in the mishap and were rushed to hospitals in Hospet for treatment. Officials fear the death toll may rise as some of the injured remain in critical condition. The bodies of the deceased have been shifted to the government hospital mortuary in Hospet for postmortem examination.
Senior police officers, including Hospet Superintendent of Police, visited the hospital and gathered information from the injured. Scenes of grief unfolded outside the mortuary as family members broke down after learning about the deaths of their loved ones. Police have registered a case and further investigation into the accident is underway. The accident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many onlookers moved to tears by the emotional visuals of relatives consoling each other.