Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (MS)
Bantwal, Jul 19: In a ghastly accident that occurred on the morning of Friday, July 19, four people died on the spot when their car collided with a LPG tanker.
There were 11 persons in the car including the driver, all residents of Bhatkal.
Other 7 persons sustained injuries.
Govind, Padmavathi, Nagaraj, and Ganesh were killed in the deadly mishap. Others who suffered injuries were admitted to various hospitals in the city.
Eleven passengers were in the Tavera car who were the members of the same family from Bhatkal. The car was coming from Bengaluru, while the tanker was approaching from Mangaluru.
The collision took place near the Brahmarakootlu toll gate.
Traffic is thrown out of gear due to this accident. Bantwal traffic police have reached the spot and are trying to clear the traffic jam.