Karnataka: 5 of a family mowed down by tipper lorry

Representative image of hit and run accident.

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A speeding tipper lorry mowed down five of a family at Katiigyanamaddi village of Bilgi taluk on Sunday. 

The deceased have been identified as Yankappa Tolamatti (70), his wife Yallavva (60), their son Pundalika (35), son-in-law Ashok Bommannavar (50) and daughter Nagavva Bommannavar (45). All were heading towards their house from their land and were waiting to cross the road. A tyre of a speeding tipper lorry exploded as a result of which the driver lost control over the vehicle and ran over the five. Bilgi police have registered a case.

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