Bangalore: A tragic accident occurred near Tumakuru, about 70 km from Karnataka's capital Bangalore. Nine people died in a road accident here on Thursday morning. Let us know that in recent times, the number of road accidents on the highways of Karnataka has been increasing continuously. Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said, "Nine people have died near Balenahalli in Shira, Tumakuru. Many others are injured. He described it as a very unfortunate incident.''

A truck carrying daily wage workers collided with a cruiser coming from the front. Following the accident, the minister directed district authorities and police to ensure the adequate treatment to the victims. Earlier in August, six members of a family died in a road accident near Arakera village under Gurmeetkal taluk in the northeastern part of Karnataka. The dead included two women and a six-month-old infant.  

On May 24, eight people died when a bus collided with a truck on the Pune-Bengaluru national highway in Hubballi. 28 people were injured in the incident. Police attributed the accident to the driver's negligence and speeding.

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