Tragic accident in Kalaburagi: 5 killed, including 13-year-old girl, as minibus crashes into parked truck

A devastating accident occurred at dawn on Saturday morning in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, when a devotee bus rammed into an on-standby lorry and killed five individuals, one of them a 13-year-old girl. The victims were all from Bagalkote and were going on a pilgrimage to a dargah in Kalaburagi when the accident took place.The minibus struck the back of the lorry, which was parked on the road because of a blown tyre. 

Driver Abandons Vehicle, Manhunt Launched 

The driver of the mini bus left the vehicle and escaped after the crash. Police started a manhunt for the driver to arrest him and have opened a case.

Kalaburagi, Karnataka | Five people died and 10 injured after a van rammed into a parked truck near Nelogi Cross in Kalaburagi district at around 3.30 am. The deceased have been identified as residents of Bagalkote district. The injured have been admitted to Kalaburagi Hospital.… pic.twitter.com/3i04s2SNVF

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Injured receiving treatment

Some commuters were injured in the accident and are being given treatment at a local hospital. Police are evaluating the extent of injuries caused. Kalaburagi police are investigating into the reason for the accident and attempting to analyze the reason behind the collision.