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Durga Idol Procession Ends in Tragedy
11 Oct
Summary
- A tractor carrying a Durga idol was hit by a truck.
- Three young men returning from idol installation died instantly.
- Eight other passengers on the tractor sustained injuries.
A festive journey to install a Durga Mata idol turned tragic early Sunday morning. A speeding truck allegedly rammed a tractor on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway-48 near Managutti village. The tractor was carrying devotees returning from Belagavi city to Hanchyanatti village after participating in Navaratri celebrations.
The collision resulted in the deaths of three young men, identified as Prakash Wasedar, Danappa Jaganure, and Shivappa Khanapure, all residents of Hanchyanatti. Over eight other passengers sustained injuries, with two reported to be in critical condition. The injured were transported to Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) Hospital and local private facilities for immediate medical attention.
Yamakanmaradi police responded to the scene, inspected the site, and managed the removal of the damaged vehicles to clear the highway. A case has been registered, and authorities are conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
