14 killed, 24 hurt in K’taka road accidents

Yellapura/Raichur, Jan 22: As many as fourteen people were killed and 24 sustained injuries in two separate road accidents occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Wednesday, police said.
The injured are out of danger, but are undergoing treatment in the hospital, they said.
Condoling the tragic incident, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the families would be paid compensation.
“It’s heartbreaking to hear the news that 14 people died in two separate accidents in Yellapur in Uttara Kannada district and Sindhanur in Raichur district. I pray for the souls of the deceased to rest in peace,” Siddaramaiah said in a statement.
“The families of the deceased will be provided appropriate compensation by the government,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah too condoled the tragic death of 10 people in Yallapura. (PTI)