The driver sped on the people who were sleeping in front of the temple

The incident took place near Nandi Circle of Hulagi village in Koppal taluk when a goods vehicle ran over the devotees who were sleeping in front of the Hulagemma temple.

In the incident, one person died and several others were injured. The deceased has been identified as Thippanna (75).

Hanumavva, Mallavva and Tukaram were seriously injured. The injured have been admitted to hospital.

The incident took place late at night and the driver escaped. The scene of the accident was captured on CCTV. A case has been registered in Munirabad police station.