Kalaburagi; Government bus collides with tree: Teachers, driver killed
Kalaubaragi: Four persons including driver and women were killed when a government bus collided with a tree while overtaking another bus in the limits of Jevargi police station in the district on Saturday morning.
A bus was approaching here from Surpur and another bus from Dharwad. While a bus driver attempted to overtake another bus, a dog came from the opposite direction. Suddenly, the driver changed the direction of the bus and rammed into a tree after losing control over the vehicle.
The accident, which severely damaged the front portion of the bus, led to the death of three female teachers and the bus driver. More than ten people have been injured and admitted to the Jevargi government hospital.
A case has been registered at Jevargi police station.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
