Kalaburagi Rural MLA Basavaraj Mattimod had a narrow escape on Sunday when the car he was travelling in overturned in a road accident near Pala village on the outskirts of Kalaburagi.
The accident took place when Mr. Mattimod, along with four other leaders, was heading towards Shahabad town.
In an attempt to avoid the accident, the car driver steered the vehicle to the left and lost control and it toppled.
Mr. Mattimod and the others suffered minor injuries, police sources said.
He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in the city. And, his condition is said to be stable.
