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Four Killed in Tumakuru Road Accident, Businessman and 3-Year-Old Among Victims
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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A fatal collision on a road near Tumakuru, Karnataka, claimed the lives of four people, including a businessman and a 3‑year‑old child, authorities said.
A serious road collision near Tumakuru in Karnataka resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a businessman and a 3‑year‑old child, police said on Thursday.
The accident occurred on National Highway 48 at approximately 10:30 a.m., when a commercial truck collided with a passenger vehicle.
Emergency services responded quickly, but the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the busy highway, with local officials urging stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
The families of the victims are awaiting further details from the police investigation.
The accident occurred on National Highway 48 at approximately 10:30 a.m., when a commercial truck collided with a passenger vehicle.
Emergency services responded quickly, but the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the busy highway, with local officials urging stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
The families of the victims are awaiting further details from the police investigation.