Vijayapura: Four people lost their lives after a speeding bike hit pedestrians crossing the road near PKPS in the outer zone of Kuntoji village, Muddebihal taluk, around 11:10 PM on Thursday. Three others sustained serious injuries in the accident.

The deceased include bike driver Ningaraja Chaudaki (22) from Gotagunaki, co-rider Aneela M. from Hanchali, and pedestrians Khainur (23), Kumara Patty (18), and Rayappa Mahanthappa Bagewadi (24), all from Malagaladinni, Muddebihal taluk. Rayappa, who was critically injured, succumbed at Bagalkote District Hospital, while the others died on the spot.

The injured—Shahida Hunagunda (19), Prashantha H. Kuruba Gowda (16), and Hanamanta Kuruba Gowda (18)—have been admitted to Bagalkote District Hospital.

The incident occurred when seven individuals, who had stopped their vehicle to attend the Kuntoji fair, were crossing the road. Police reported that the bike was traveling at high speed when it struck the pedestrians.

A case has been registered at Muddebihal police station.

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