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A devastating truck accident during a Ganesh Visarjan procession in Karnataka's Hassan district has left 8 people dead and over 20 injured. The incident occurred when a speeding truck driven by Bhuvanesh rammed into the crowd, killing five engineering students on the spot. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed deep shock and called for support to the victims' families. Local politicians, including MLA H.D. Revanna, rushed to the scene, criticizing police oversight.

Key Points: Fatal Truck Crash Disrupts Karnataka Ganesh Visarjan Procession

  • Truck ploughs into Ganesh Visarjan crowd killing 8 people
  • 5 engineering students among the deceased
  • Driver Bhuvanesh arrested after being thrashed by locals
  • Over 20 people seriously injured in the incident
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8 killed as truck ploughs into Ganesh Visarjan procession in K'taka

Tragic accident in Hassan claims 8 lives, including 5 students, during Ganesh immersion; driver arrested after reckless driving

"This is a most unfortunate incident. May God bless with peace to the departed souls - H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister"

Hassan (Karnataka), Sep 12

In a tragic incident, at least 8 persons were killed and over 20 injured in Karnataka's Hassan district as a goods-laden truck on Friday evening ran over people taking part in the Ganesh Visarjan procession.

The incident took place near Mosale Hosahalli railway gate in Hassan taluk, Hassan district.

According to police, during the Ganesh immersion at Mosale Hosahalli, the truck driver, due to over-speeding and careless driving, rammed the vehicle into the crowd participating in the Ganesh Visarjan procession.

It is reported that people from Mosale Hosahalli, Hirehalli, and surrounding villages participated in the procession. The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained.

The driver, Bhuvanesh, has been admitted to hospital. He was dragged out of the vehicle and thrashed by the people. The truck first rammed into a bike, then hit a divider, and eventually ran over the Ganesh Visarjan crowd.

Four persons died on the spot, and four others succumbed to injuries at different hospitals. Among the 8 deceased, five were engineering students, the police said.

The bodies of the deceased have been sent to the community health center mortuary. The seriously injured have been admitted to government and different private hospitals in Hassan city and Holenarasipur town. The others have been admitted to local hospitals.

Senior police officers later rushed to the scene.

Reacting to the development, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on X wrote: "I am deeply shocked to hear the news of a horrific accident during the Ganapati immersion procession at Mosale Hosahalli in Hassan Taluk, where several people lost their lives and more than 20 were seriously injured. It is extremely saddening that devotees lost their lives after being run over by a truck during the Ganapati procession."

"This is a most unfortunate incident. May God bless with peace to the departed souls and give strength to the grieving families to bear the pain. I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured. The State Government must take steps to provide the best free treatment to the injured," Kumaraswamy stated.

JD(S) MLA and former minister H.D. Revanna, his son JD (S) MLC Suraj Revanna, and Hassan MP Shreyas Patel also rushed to the spot. MLA Revanna lashed out at the police, stating that the tragedy occurred due to police's failure. Gorur police have taken up further investigation.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why do truck drivers always drive so recklessly on our roads? This could have been prevented with better traffic management during festivals. Police should have diverted heavy vehicles away from procession routes.
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Sarah B
While the driver is definitely at fault, the public beating him up isn't the solution either. We need proper justice system to handle such cases. Hope the injured recover soon and families get adequate compensation.
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Arjun K
So tragic during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations 😢 The government must provide proper security and traffic arrangements during all religious processions. This is a wake-up call for better festival management across India.
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Vikram M
Five engineering students... such promising lives cut short. The state government should announce substantial compensation for the families and free education for their siblings. This is beyond heartbreaking.
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Michael C
This is why we need better road safety regulations in India. Over-speeding commercial vehicles are a menace on our roads. Strict enforcement and better driver training could prevent such tragedies.

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