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A speeding truck driver lost control while avoiding a motorcyclist, killing 8 and injuring 22 during a festival procession; driver arrested and compensation announced.
- On Friday night in Mosale Hosahalli village, Hassan district, a truck lost control and crashed into a crowd participating in a Ganesha immersion event, resulting in eight fatalities and injuring more than 25 people.
- The accident took place around 8:45 pm when the truck driver, attempting to swerve to avoid a motorbike, crossed the road divider and struck devotees during the concluding day of the Ganesha festival celebrations.
- Five people died on the spot while three others succumbed to injuries in hospitals, where 18 injured were admitted to HIMS and seven to private facilities, with the driver taken into custody and hospitalized.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences and pledged financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for each family affected by the tragedy, along with government support for medical treatment costs. Meanwhile, officials and political leaders have extended sympathies and urged a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
- The incident highlights road safety concerns during large public events and prompted appeals for immediate intervention and free treatment for the injured by state authorities.
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Karnataka: 8 People Killed, 22 Injured After Truck Rams into Ganesh Procession in Hassan
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In an unfortunate incident, eight people were killed while 22 were injured after a truck hit a procession heading for the immersion of Lord Ganesh idol in Karnataka's Hassan district on Friday, as per officials. India News | Karnataka: 8 People Killed, 22 Injured After Truck Rams into Ganesh Procession in Hassan.
8 killed after truck loses control, rams Ganesh Visarjan devotees in Karnataka
A Ganesh idol immersion in Karnataka's Hassan district turned tragic as a truck rammed devotees, killing eight people and injuring 25 others. The state government announced a Rs 5 lakh compensation for the victims' families.
Karnataka: 8 dead as truck ploughs into Ganesha procession
Hassan: Eight people were killed, and over 20 others were injured when a truck ploughed into a Ganesha immersion procession in a village in the Hassan district on Friday night, police sources said. Among the injured, at least eight individuals are currently in critical condition. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. The incident occurred at Mosale Hos…
8 Killed As Truck Loses Control, Crashes Into Ganesha Procession In Karnataka: Police
Eight people were killed and more than 20 people injured when a truck ploughed into a Ganesha immersion procession at a village in Hassan district on Friday night, police sources said.
A major accident took place during the Ganesh Visarjan procession in Mosale Hosahalli village of Hassan district in Karnataka. A truck coming from Arkalgudu lost control and rammed into the crowd. 8 people died in the incident, while more than 20 people were injured. Most of the deceased are said to be youngsters. The injured are being treated in a private hospital in Hassan. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has expressed grief over the incident.
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