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Six pilgrims from Dharwad killed in Karnataka road accident

Published on: 09 Jul 2026, 03:20 AM

Six persons from Dharwad were killed and three others injured when a multi-utility vehicle (MUV) collided with a truck near Arabail Ghat in Yallapur taluk of Uttara Kannada district early on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The accident occurred in the wee hours, according to police sources.

All six deceased were residents of Dharwad and were on a pilgrimage to Dharmasthala and other places. They had left Dharwad in the MUV on Wednesday night. The victims have been identified as the driver Sanjay Angadi (33), Basavaraj (48), Abhishek Eshwar (28), Akshay (26), Abhishek (26), and Manjunath Chulaki (32).

The injured — Durgappa Madiwal, Channabasayya Sampagav, and Sachin — have been admitted to a hospital and their condition is described as critical, sources said. Yallapur police and highway patrol personnel reached the spot and shifted the injured to the hospital.

Due to the impact of the collision, the MUV was severely damaged. Rescue personnel faced difficulties in extricating the bodies from the wreckage. Police have registered a case and further investigation is underway.

Source: The Hindu

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