3 women killed, 15 injured in MUV-lorry collision near Gadag village

GADAG: At least three women were killed and 15 others sustained injuries after a Force Cruiser MUV collided with a lorry near Jigalur Cross in Ron taluk on State Highway-30 in Gadag district around 6 am on Thursday, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Sujatha, Annapurna and Mariyambu, all residents of the Shivajipet area of Gajendragad. All three were farmer women, police officials said.

Soon after receiving the information, Gadag Superintendent of Police Rohan Jagadish visited the accident site and conducted an inspection. Police personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the collision and began rescue operations.

Speaking to reporters, SP Rohan Jagadish said, “Around 6 am, an accident was reported. A Canter vehicle belonging to SRP Logistics and a Cruiser vehicle collided. Three people have died on the spot. The injured have been referred to the district hospital. The accident site is on SH-30, a state highway”.

The police said that more than 10 people were injured in the accident. The injured were initially shifted to Ron taluk hospital, while some were later referred to Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital for further treatment.

The bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Ron hospital for post-mortem examination. The condition of a few injured was stated to be serious. Further investigation is under way. (ANI)