The driver lost control of the car and fell into the lake, killing three members of the same family

Three people from the same family, including two women, died when their car fell into a lake in Ramalingapur of Shira taluk, while one of the occupants of the car escaped unhurt.

It is learned that the accident took place in the Ramalingapura lake near Bukkapatnam in Shira taluk while he was on his way to Dharmasthala early in the morning with his family.

The deceased have been identified as Doddanna, Sanamma and Yamuna. Praveen escaped with his life. Praveen opened the door of the car, got out, shouted and called the neighbors. Locals came and tried to save but to no avail.

The driver lost control and the car fell into the lake. A case has been registered in Shira police station in this regard.