Hosapete: Seven people were killed and three injured in an accident that took place on NH 50 near Vyasanakere Railway Station, about 8 kilometers from Hosapete on Monday evening.
According to sources, a tipper, after losing control, veered across the divider, colliding with a truck and a car on the opposite side.
Seven out of the eight occupants of the car lost their lives, while a child suffered severe injuries. Both the drivers of the truck and the tipper also sustained injuries in the incident.
The occupants of the car had been to Harapanahalli and were returning to Hosapete when the tragic accident occurred.
The deceased have been identified as Gonibasappa (65), Kenchamma (80), Yuvaraja (5), Bhagyamma (32), Bhimalingappa (50), Uma (45), and Anil (30).
