A tragic incident unfolded near Munirabad as a truck driver lost control, leading to the truck plunging off the Tungabhadra river bridge. Authorities point to the excessive speed of the truck, which was en route from Koppal to Hospet, as the cause behind the mishap. The deceased driver has been identified as Bharat Singh (42) hailing from Jharkhand. Munirabad station police promptly investigated the scene and initiated further actions, registering a case at Munirabad police station.