8 Dead, 25 Injured as Truck Rams into Ganesh Immersion Procession in Hassan

Hassan (Karnataka):
A Ganesh idol immersion procession turned tragic in Mosale Hosahalli village, Hassan district, when a truck lost control and rammed into devotees on Friday night.

🔴 Casualties:
● At least 8 people killed (5 on the spot, 3 at hospitals)
● 25 others injured, 18 admitted to Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), others in private hospitals

🔴 Cause:
Police said the truck, traveling on NH-373, lost control while trying to avoid a motorbike. The driver, who was also injured, has been taken into custody.

🔴 Reactions:
● CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar expressed deep grief and announced ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim’s family.
● The state government will bear medical expenses of the injured.
● Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy also called the mishap “horrific” and urged free treatment.

Villagers reported chaotic scenes as the truck ploughed into the crowd amid DJ music during the immersion. Shocking visuals of the accident have surfaced.

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