Tumkur: Three persons, including a couple, were killed on the spot in a horrific road accident between a truck and a canter in Shira on Friday morning.

The deceased have been identified as residents of Karur village in Ranebennur Hanumantharaju (40), his wife Radha (35) and KR Nagar resident Canter driver Lokesh (34).

The accident took place near big banyan tree in Shira on NH 4. Three persons travelling in Canter succumbed to injuries on the spot. The police struggled to take the bodies out from the severely damaged vehicle.

Traffic movement on the national highway was disrupted for about 2 hours following the accident. A case has been registered in the Kallambella police station.

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Riyadh: The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia has advised American citizens to reconsider travel to the country, including participation in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, amid the ongoing regional conflict.

In a travel advisory, the embassy urged US nationals to exercise caution and review their plans in light of the current security situation.

It specifically advised Americans to reconsider “participation in Hajj this year” to the holy city of Mecca.