Bengaluru: Eleven people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Wednesday morning in the Arebile area of Uttara Kannada district.
The victims, primarily vegetable vendors enroute to Kumta market, were travelling in a truck that veered off course and plunged into a deep valley.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his condolences to the bereaved families, assuring them of compensation. "The state government will ensure support to the affected families during this difficult time," he said.
Local police responded swiftly to the accident, coordinating the rescue and shifting the injured to nearby medical facilities for immediate care.
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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy highlighted the urgent need to address road safety concerns. "Inadequate infrastructure, rash driving, drowsy driving, and violation of traffic rules are contributing to such accidents. Authorities must take immediate steps to prevent further loss of precious lives," he said.
Karnataka BJ President Vijayendra Yediyurappa, expressing his sympathies, said, "The pain of the bereaved families is unimaginable. I urge the state government to ensure appropriate compensation for the families of the deceased and cover the medical expenses of the injured. May the departed souls rest in peace."
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the loss of lives in accident.
President Murmu wrote on X: "Saddened by the unfortunate loss of lives in a road accident in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. I express my condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured."
Saddened by the unfortunate loss of lives in a road accident in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. I express my condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured.
PM Modi wrote on X: "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000."
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.
In a separate mishap near Sindhanur in Raichur district, three students and the driver of a vehicle from the Veda Patashala of Mantralayam lost their lives when their vehicle overturned.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer expressed his profound grief over the tragedy, extending condolences to the victims’ families and urging officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured.
