Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Truck Rams Into Belagavi Procession, Killing Three and Injuring Many
A truck hit a religious procession in Belagavi district, Karnataka.
The procession was on its way back to Hunchyanatti village after visiting Belagavi.
Police said three people died at the scene and more than 10 were hurt.
Four injured people were reported to be in critical condition.
The injured were taken to hospitals for care.
In a separate crash nearby, a state-run bus hit the back of a tipper truck near Sankeshwar.
The bus driver died, and 12 passengers were injured.
They were taken to Sankeshwar Taluk Hospital.
A truck struck a Durgamata Daud Devi procession near Managutti and Hattargi Toll Gate in Belagavi district.
Police said three people died at the scene and more than 10 were injured; four were reported in critical condition.
The procession was returning to Hunchyanatti village after visiting Belagavi when the truck hit it from behind.
The injured were taken to Belagavi District Hospital and private hospitals; the incident was under Yamakanamaradi Police Station jurisdiction.
Separately, a state-run bus hit a tipper truck near Sankeshwar, killing the bus driver and injuring 12 passengers.
- Who
- People taking part in a Durgamata Daud Devi procession; separately, a state-run bus driver and passengers.
- What
- A truck struck the procession, killing three and injuring more than 10; a separate bus-tipper collision killed the bus driver and injured 12 passengers.
- Where
- Near Managutti and Hattargi Toll Gate, and near Sankeshwar, in Hukkeri taluk of Belagavi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The first truck came from behind and hit the procession. The articles do not state why either collision occurred.
Police and incident accounts
Unresolved details
Procession crash circumstances
Police and incident accounts
Police said a truck coming from behind rammed into the procession as it returned to Hunchyanatti village.
Unresolved details
No competing account is provided; further details about the injured were still awaited.
Separate bus collision
Police and incident accounts
Local police said a state transport bus collided with the rear of a tipper truck near Sankeshwar.
Unresolved details
No alternative account or cause for the collision is reported.
- Procession crash deaths
- Three people died at the scene.
- Procession crash injuries
- More than 10 injured; four were reported in critical condition.
- Identified deceased
- Prakash, Mahesh and Daneshwari.
- Procession route
- Returning to Hunchyanatti village after visiting Belagavi.
- Procession crash response
- Injured people were taken to Belagavi District Hospital and private hospitals.
- Separate bus crash
- The bus driver died and 12 passengers were injured.
- Bus route
- Gangavathi to Kolhapur via Belagavi.
- Bus crash response
- Passengers were taken to Sankeshwar Taluk Hospital.