Sixteen persons from Mysuru district sustained injuries when a mini-van carrying them overturned near Kesarakki Halla near Muthathi picnic spot in the district on Saturday.
According to the police, the victims are from Hullahalli near Nanjangud. They attended a temple fair at Chikkallur, and were heading to Muthuraya Temple in Muthathi in Malavalli taluk.
The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a small curve, Halagur police said.
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The mini-van overturned near Kesarakki Halla near Malavalli, R. Shivakumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Malavalli subdivision), told
While two suffered severe injuries, 14 others sustained minor injuries. The injured have been rushed to hospitals in Malavalli and Mysuru, the police said.
A case has been registered.
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