A 18-year-old college student was killed on the spot when his two-wheeler rammed a garbage tractor from behind in Hubballi on Monday.
The deceased Adwait was proceeding to a coaching centre, with a friend.
He reportedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed the tractor from behind.
The accident occurred on the road behind KMC-RI. His friend, Vivek, who was riding pillion, has suffered injuries.
Woman killed
A 65-year-old woman was killed on the spot after she came under the wheels of a truck in Navalgund taluk of Dharwad district on Monday.
The deceased Renavva Channappa Karadigudd, a native of Halakusugal village in Navalgund taluk, had come to Navalgund for treatment and was riding pillion when the accident occurred.
Her husband who was riding the two-wheeler has sustained injuries. Navalgund Police have registered a case.
Published – January 20, 2025 08:41 pm IST