Eight persons, including three children, were killed and 12 others were injured in an accident near Dharwad in north Karnataka early on May 21.
As per the initial report by Superintendent of Police P. Krishnakant, who visited the spot, seven persons died and six were injured. However, police later learnt that 20 persons, including children, were travelling in the multi-utility vehicle (MUV), which met with an accident near Baada village. Thirteen persons were shifted to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi. One of the injured persons succumbed to injuries, taking the tally to eight.
All those in the MUV were from Benakanakatti village. They were returning from a family function at Mansur village on May 20 night.
