<p>Five persons were today killed on the spot and 16 others injured when a multi-utility passenger vehicle fell into a ditch near Udkeri, 65 km from here, police said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The victims included three women, they said.<br /><br />The injured, including driver, were hospitalised here, police said, adding, the condition of four was stated to be serious.<br /><br />The group was returning from Yallamma temple at Savadatti. </p>
<p>Five persons were today killed on the spot and 16 others injured when a multi-utility passenger vehicle fell into a ditch near Udkeri, 65 km from here, police said.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The victims included three women, they said.<br /><br />The injured, including driver, were hospitalised here, police said, adding, the condition of four was stated to be serious.<br /><br />The group was returning from Yallamma temple at Savadatti. </p>