13 dead, 4 injured in highway accident in Haveri, Karnataka | News from Bangalore

The condition of four pilgrims was critical and they were taken to hospital, it was said.

The victims have been identified as: Parasuram, 45, Bhagya, 40, Nagesh, 50, Vishalakshi, 40, Arpitha, 18, Subhadra Bai, 65, Punya, 50, Manjulabai, 40, Manas, 24, Rupa, 40, and Manjula, 50. Van driver Adarsh, 23, also died in the accident. Other victims are yet to be identified.

“I am saddened by the news that 13 people from Bhadravati in Shimoga district have died in a horrific road accident near Haveri. I pray that the soul of the deceased rests in peace. My condolences go out to the bereaved families,” said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

“I am shocked to hear the news that 13 people lost their lives in a horrific accident near Gundenalli Cross in Badagi taluk of Haveri district this morning. May God rest the soul of the deceased and give his family the strength to bear the grief of their loss,” said Haveri MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

“I request the state government to provide adequate compensation to the families of the deceased from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and to provide proper treatment to the injured,” he said.