Tumakuru, August 25, 2022 (www.justkannada.in): Nine people lost their lives and more than four persons sustained grievous injuries in an accident between a truck and a cruiser vehicle near the Balenahalli gate, in Kallamballa Hobli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District.
The cruiser vehicle which was coming from Raichur towards Bengaluru hit head on against a truck. Tumakuru Police Superintendent visited the spot, along with Kallamballa and Sira police and are investigating. A case has been registered.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced Rs. 2 lakh compensation for the families of all the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.
The Kallamballa police started checking all the cruiser vehicles moving towards Bengaluru as a precautionary measure.
Keywords: Mishap/ Tumakuru/ 9 dead/ 4 injured