VIJAYAPURA: Three people died on the spot while another was in serious condition after a car crashed into a tree near Hegadihal Cross close to Ukkali village on Monday. All the dead were occupants of the car.
Two of the deceased were identified as Bheerappa Godekar (26), Hanamantha Kadlimatti (32) and Yamanappa Natikar (19). The injured Umesh (30) as shifted to the district hospital. All the dead belonged to Utnal village.
The Vijayapura police rushed to the spot. It is said that the driver lost control, resulting in the accident. A case has been registered and further investigation is under way.