HASSAN: The death toll in the March 9 canopy collapse at near the bus stand at Belur has risen to three with one more person succumbing to injuries in hospital on Friday. The deceased is Jyothi (45), a resident of Hosanagar in Belur.
Jyothi would sell fruits near the old bus stand in Belur. On March 9, the canopy of a dilapidated building collapsed on some hawkers, killing two instantly, while a few others, including Jyothi, were injured.
Jyothi was admitted to a private hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on Friday. Her husband Gopi had died a few months ago and the couple leave behind two young daughters.
