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Chikkaballapur: Six killed, four injured in serial accident near Bagepalli


Mangalore Today News Network

Chikkaballapur, Jun 1, 2026: Six people, including five women labourers, were killed in a tragic road accident on the outskirts of Bagepalli in Chikkaballapur district on Sunday.

The deceased have been identified as Umadevi, Vijayamma, Lakshmamma, Arunamma, Sarojamma, all daily wage labourers, and Anjinappa, the auto-rickshaw driver.


Accident

According to police, the accident occurred when the five women were returning home from work in an auto-rickshaw. An SUV allegedly rammed the auto from behind, causing it to crash into a container truck parked ahead.

The impact left the auto-rickshaw trapped between the SUV and the container truck, resulting in the deaths of the driver and five passengers on the spot.

Four other women sustained serious injuries in the accident and were shifted to hospitals in Chikkaballapur and Bengaluru for treatment.

Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.


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