Kolar: A man died in a tragic road accident in Kolar district on Thursday. The accident happened when a speeding car hit a bike and later overturned.

According to police, the car first collided with a bike on the road. After the collision, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car then hit the divider and overturned.

A 40-year-old man named Basheer from Andhra Pradesh died on the spot. He was travelling in the car at the time of the accident.

Another person who was in the car suffered serious injuries. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The bike riders escaped with minor injuries. They received first aid after the incident.

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The impact of the crash was very severe. The car was completely crushed in the accident.

Police from Rayalpad Police Station rushed to the spot and inspected the scene. Further investigation into the accident is underway.

Kundapur: A 53-year-old woman died after drowning in a river during a trekking trip near Kundapur on Sunday, March 1.

The deceased has been identified as Shubhashree Karanth, a medical shop owner from Kundapur. She was part of a group of 8 to 10 people who had gone trekking to Metkal Gudda near Hosangady.

The incident took place near Bhagimane in Hosangady. During the trek, she reportedly entered the river and drowned. The exact cause of the incident is not yet known.

Her body was shifted to the Government Hospital in Kundapur for further procedures.

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Police from Amasebail station visited the spot and collected information. A case has been registered. Further investigation is in progress.

More details are awaited.

Koppal: Two young men lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Koppal while they were on their way to attend a birthday celebration.

The deceased have been identified as Srinivas (26) and Siddanagouda (25).

According to police, the accident occurred when the two were travelling on a motorcycle. They were reportedly going to attend Srinivas’s daughter’s birthday along with his friend Siddanagouda.

While attempting to overtake a lorry carrying steel coils, the rider lost control of the bike. The motorcycle slipped and came under the wheels of the moving lorry.

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Both victims were trapped under the vehicle and died on the spot.

A case has been registered at the Bevoor Police Station. Police have begun further investigation into the incident.