Six Killed in Tragic Accident as Container Truck Overturns on Car Near Bengaluru
A family of six, including two children, lost their lives when a truck carrying a heavy cargo container toppled onto their vehicle on National Highway 48.
- The accident occurred near Nelamangala, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, on National Highway 48, causing significant traffic disruptions.
- The victims, identified as members of a Vijayapura-based family, included Chandrayagappa Gaul, his wife, two adult relatives, and two children aged 12 and 6.
- Preliminary investigations suggest the truck collided with another vehicle before overturning onto the family's SUV, crushing it completely.
- Emergency services and local residents worked to clear the mangled vehicles, with the bodies sent for postmortem examinations at a nearby hospital.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, which temporarily caused a 3-kilometer traffic jam on the busy highway.
Hindustan Times 