Karnataka: 12 dead after tempo collides with truck in Dharwad; PM Modi condoles accident

12 persons died after the tempo collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction on #HubballiDharwad bypass road in North #Karnataka on Friday morning. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/K32RymrXd6

— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) January 15, 2021

“The tempo had left Davengere at around 3 am. When it reached near Ittigatti cross, located about 8 km from Dharwad city, at around 7 am, the tempo collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction,” Dharwad Rural Police said.

12 women passengers identified by the police and Five injured have been shifted to a local hospital. According to police, All were hailed from Davangere district and they were heading to attend a function in #Goa. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/hCqgRhjFue

— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) January 15, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his grief over the incident. “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka’s Dharwad district. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of those injured,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka’s Dharwad district. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 15, 2021

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A case has been registered and further investigation is underway, police officials said.

(This is a developing story, further details are awaited)