Chincholi MLA Umesh Jadhav was injured when the multi-utility vehicle he was travelling in overturned near Polakpalli village in Chincholi taluk of Kalaburagi district on Wednesday.
The driver apparently lost control while negotiating the vehicle to save a cow. Dr. Jadhav, who was heading towards Miriyan village, suffered minor injuries on his left hand. Janardhan, who was travelling with him, sustained severe injuries on his forehead. Both were rushed to the taluk hospital for treatment.
A case has been registered at Chincholi police station.