Karnataka Police is carrying out an investigation after a truck and lorry met with an accident in Chitradurga, resulting in the death of 12 people. (Representational Image)
Chitradurga, Karnataka:
As many as 12 persons have died in a head-on collision between a mini-truck carrying them and a lorry on a national highway near Chitradurga in Karnataka today, police said.
The victims, including a woman, were heading back home after taking part in 'Bhajans' at a temple in the early hours of Friday when the incident happened near Chikkagondanahalli.
All the 12 persons died on the spot, police added.
An investigation is currently under way.
The victims, including a woman, were heading back home after taking part in 'Bhajans' at a temple in the early hours of Friday when the incident happened near Chikkagondanahalli.
All the 12 persons died on the spot, police added.
An investigation is currently under way.
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