Six injured have been hospitalised to Mallya and Victoria Hospitals; police say it was not a case of drunk driving
Six injured have been hospitalised to Mallya and Victoria Hospitals; police say it was not a case of drunk driving
A 29 year-old man was killed and six others injured when a truck driver lost control of the vehicle in Sampangi Ram Nagar on last night. According to the police, the brakes of the lorry had failed. The driver of the vehicle, Lokesh, surrendered to the police later.
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The incident occurred around 10.45 pm when a musical function was underway at a ground in the area on the occasion of Annamma Devi festival. Over a thousand people were at the ground at that time, said a police officer. "Lokesh tried to somehow stop the vehicle, but it was too late," he added.
The deceased has been identified as Virupakshappa, a native of Mangalapura in Koppal district. He died on the spot, while Venkatesh, Subramanya, Devisingh, Rajesh, Prashant and Devaraj sustained serious injuries.
The injured have been admitted to Mallaya and Victoria Hospitals. Others, however, managed to escape with minor injuries, said the officer.
According to PSI K Suresha, the truck had come from Hoskote and had made a stop at Pallavi after it developed a problem in the air cylinder. After having his dinner, Lokesh, the driver, requested bystanders to help start the vehicle. While it was being pushed, the vehicle started to move towards the crowd.
The driver only realised that he had a break failure after the vehicle had moved 50 feet. But before he could do anything to stop it, it was too late. Then police have sent the driver to custody, and after a check it was established that he wasn't drunk.
Tragic death
Virupakshappa, was a resident of Mangalapura from Koppal district used to work in bakery. He had moved to the city to help his family.
A friend said that he hadn't wanted to come to the programme, but did because others insisted. And that proved fatal for him. His parents have been informed and the body has been moved to the Victoria Hospital.
