Three, including father and daughter, killed in accident
A head-on collision between a public transport bus and a motorcycle in Belagavi district resulted in three deaths, including a father and his young daughter. Another child involved in the accident sustained severe injuries.
Why it matters
The tragedy underscores the persistent issue of road safety and the high frequency of fatal accidents on regional transport routes.
Three persons, including a father and daughter, were killed on the spot in a head-on collision between a public transport bus and a motorcycle in Konnur of Gokak taluk in Belagavi district on Thursday.
The victims have been identified as Saif Mulla, 29, his daughter Siza Mulla, 4, and Imtiyaz Badagav, 35.
The bus heading to Gokak from Hidkal hit the motorcycle which was coming from the opposite direction, killing all the three on the spot. Another girl identified as Jihan sustained severe injuries and was being treated at a private hospital.
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