Narayanappa, Sunanda, Ravikumar, Netra, Chetan, Rakesh : “Tragic Road Accident in Kandali Claims Six Lives”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Kandali road accident
2. Fatal collision Kandali incident

In a tragic incident near Kandali, on the outskirts of Hassan city, six lives were lost in a road collision. The accident took place early Sunday morning when a car, carrying a family from Chikkaballapura, collided with a truck on National Highway 75. The victims, identified as Narayanappa, Sunanda, Ravikumar, Netra, Chetan, and Rakesh, were returning from Mangaluru after visiting a relative. Sadly, two women, three men, and a young child lost their lives in the collision. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have been drowsy, leading to the fatal accident. The deceased have been taken to Hassan’s HIMS Hospital for post-mortem procedures.

Tragic Road Collision Claims Six Lives Near Kandali, Outskirts of Hassan City

Hassan: In a heartbreaking turn of events, a fatal road collision near Kandali, on the outskirts of Hassan city, claimed the lives of six individuals. The unfortunate incident took place early Sunday morning when a car, carrying a family from Chikkaballapura, collided with a truck on National Highway 75.

The victims have been identified as Narayanappa, Sunanda, Ravikumar, Netra, Chetan (a child), and Rakesh (the driver). They were on their way back from Mangaluru after visiting a relative who was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the coastal city. Tragically, two women, three men, and a young child lost their lives in the devastating collision.

Details of the Accident

According to the Hassan rural police, the family was returning from Mangaluru when the car they were travelling in hit a median, causing it to swerve into the opposite lane and crash into an oncoming truck. The driver is believed to have been drowsy, leading to the fatal accident. The impact of the collision was so severe that rescuers faced challenges in extricating the bodies from the mangled vehicle.

Post-Mortem Procedures

The deceased have been transported to Hassan’s HIMS Hospital for post-mortem procedures. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with further details expected to emerge in the coming days. The tragic loss of six lives has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting calls for improved road safety measures in the region.

Community Response

Residents of Hassan city and its surrounding areas have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims. The tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and staying alert while driving. As the community mourns the loss of six lives, there is a growing sense of urgency to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

As the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads and prioritize safety at all times. The devastating loss of six lives in a single incident has highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance among drivers to prevent such tragedies from happening again.