Karnataka: 11 dead, 15 injured as truck carrying vegetables overturns near Karwar, rescue ops underway

A tragic road accident in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district claimed the lives of at least 11 people and left 15 others injured in the early hours of Wednesday, January 22. The incident occurred near Yellapur on National Highway 63, between Arebail and Gullapura.

According to Karwar Superintendent of Police Narayana M, the victims travelled in a truck from Savanur to Kumta market to sell vegetables. The truck, also carrying fruits, was transporting more than 30 people when it overturned.

The accident took place at around 5:30 a.m. The truck driver reportedly lost control while attempting to give way to another vehicle. The vehicle veered to the extreme left side of the road and plunged approximately 50 meters into a valley.

Emergency response teams rushed to the site to carry out rescue operations. While eight deaths were confirmed initially, the toll has now risen to 11, with several of the injured being treated at nearby hospitals.

The truck had departed from Savanur and was heading toward the Kumta market via Yellapura. Most of the victims were vegetable vendors travelling to the market to sell their produce.

A case has been registered at the Yellapur police station, and investigations are underway to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to ensure all injured individuals receive timely medical attention.

This devastating accident highlights the importance of road safety and the risks associated with overloaded vehicles, especially on highways. The authorities are also inspecting the condition of the truck and road infrastructure as part of the ongoing investigation. 

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• Karnataka
• Karwar
• Accident
• Truck
• Uttara Kannada