Car accident on way from New Year party: Four dead, one critical

The incident took place near Baleguli in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district in which four people were killed in a terrible accident between a KSRTC bus and a car.

The deceased has been identified as a native of Tamil Nadu. Those seriously injured in the incident have been admitted to Ankola Government Hospital.

The car, which was returning to Tamil Nadu after celebrating New Year in Goa, lost control of the driver and crossed the road divider and collided with the oncoming Hubli bus.

The car was completely crushed. Three of the five occupants of the car died on the spot. He died on the way to a hospital. The condition of the other is said to be critical.

The incident took place in Ankola police station.