Family meets tragic fate as vehicle flips over 15 times on National Highway 150A, claiming 3 lives

A tragic accident on National Highway 150A in Karnataka on Tuesday morning has claimed the lives of three members of a family, including two children, and left others in critical condition.

The crash was reported near Bommakkanahalli Majid in Monakalmur taluk, between Challakere and Ballari, in Chitradurga district.

CCTV footage from the scene shows the vehicle swerving and violently colliding with the highway divider before flipping over a staggering 15 times, sending the occupants flying into the air.


The deceased have been identified as Moula Abdul, 35, who was behind the wheel, and his two sons — 15-year-old Rehman and 10-year-old Sameer.

The accident also left Abdul's wife, Salima Begum, 31, his 75-year-old mother, Fatima, and another son, Hussein, with serious injuries. They were rushed to Ballari’s VIMS Hospital for immediate medical care.

The family, originally from Yadgir and working as laborers in Bengaluru, was traveling back home from the city when the horrific crash occurred. Police officials have stated that the car was en route from Bengaluru to Yadgir when it veered off course, leading to the tragic outcome. The Rampur police station, under whose jurisdiction the accident occurred, is investigating the cause of the incident.

Techie dies in collision near Hosur

In another news, a 35-year-old dentist on Thursday lost his life in a tragic accident when the SUV he was traveling in crashed into a stationary truck on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

The collision occurred near Sulibele, on Satellite Town Ring Road, at around 10 AM. The vehicle was reportedly being driven by Venu, a 30-something man who was consulting Google Maps while operating the vehicle at high speed.

The deceased has been identified as Dr. Amar Prasad, a dentist from Hyderabad. Dr. Pravalika, also a Hyderabad resident, and her spouse Venu sustained injuries in the crash.

Police reports indicate that the SUV overturned three times after slamming into the stationary truck, which had been parked on the roadside by its driver during a brief refreshment break.

The crash left significant damage to the SUV, resulting in Dr. Prasad’s immediate death at the scene. The group was on their way to visit a temple in Palani, Tamil Nadu, when the accident occurred.

(With inputs from ToI)