Three people died in a collision between a bike and a transport bus near Saundatti in Belagavi district of Karnataka. The two deceased have been identified as Vinay Jogenawar and Akash Jadhav. The third deceased could not be identified yet.
Belagavi: Three people riding a bike were killed in a horrific road accident on the outskirts of Saundatti in Karnataka's Belagavi district late Monday night. A two-wheeler collided with a transport bus on Dharwad Road. In the accident, all three people riding the bike died on the spot. Two of the deceased have been identified as local residents Vinay Jogenawar and Akash Jadhav, while the third person is yet to be identified. Police have started investigation to find out his identity and the circumstances of the accident.
Accident happened on Dharwad road
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred late Monday night on Dharwad Road on the outskirts of Saundatti. At that time a transport bus was returning from Basavakalyan towards Hubballi.
During this time there was a collision between the bike and the bus. The collision was so strong that the two-wheeler went under the heavy vehicle. All three people riding the bike suffered serious injuries and died on the spot.
The bike was badly damaged after the accident. Seeing the seriousness of the accident, the policemen who reached the spot started necessary action and removed the bodies of the deceased from the accident site and took them to the hospital.
Two dead identified
According to the police, Vinay Jogenavar and Akash Jadhav have been identified among the deceased. Both are said to be local residents of Saundatti area.
The identity of the third deceased is still pending. Police are taking the help of available records and other verification processes to confirm his identity.
The authorities are also trying to trace the family members of the deceased, so that the family can be informed about the incident and further legal process can be completed.
Police team reached the spot
After receiving information about the accident, the police team reached the spot. Officials inspected the accident site and recorded the condition of the vehicles present there and the initial facts related to the collision.
The investigation team tried to understand the condition of the bus and the bike and the circumstances under which the collision occurred. After the accident, there was an atmosphere of concern among the drivers and local people in the area.
After gathering preliminary information related to the incident police started further investigation.
The bodies were sent for post-mortem
The bodies of the three people who lost their lives in the accident were taken to the hospital, where the post-mortem process is to be conducted.
After post-mortem, the process of handing over the dead bodies to their families will be completed. Police are especially trying to identify the third deceased and reach out to his family.
Officials hope to establish the identity of the unidentified deceased through available documents, records and other verification means.
The exact reason for the accident is not clear yet
Police have clarified that the exact cause of the accident has not been established yet. The investigating officers are investigating different possible aspects.
The investigation is looking into whether the speed of the bike, road conditions, visibility or any other circumstances played a role in the accident. However, at present none of these reasons have been confirmed as the cause of the accident.
Police say that clear information about the real causes of the accident will be revealed only after the investigation is completed.
Statements of eyewitnesses and people associated with the bus will be taken
During the investigation, the police can also record statements of possible eyewitnesses present at the scene. Apart from this, information is also being taken from the people associated with the transport bus.
Police are analyzing available information to understand the circumstances leading up to the accident and at the time of the collision. The condition of the vehicles and initial details obtained from the scene are also part of the investigation.
According to officials, statements of eyewitnesses can be important in understanding the circumstances of the accident.
Case registered, investigation ongoing
Police have registered a case in connection with this incident and further investigation is underway. More facts related to the case are expected to emerge after the preliminary investigation and post-mortem process is completed.
Police are also working to identify the third deceased as well as find out the exact cause of the accident.
Based on the information available at present, it is clear that three people lost their lives in the collision between a bike and a transport bus on Dharwad Road late on Monday night. Two deceased in the accident have been identified, while efforts are on to identify the third.
Complete picture will emerge after investigation
This accident has once again highlighted the importance of road safety and investigating the circumstances of accidents. However, no final conclusion has been drawn yet regarding the cause of the accident in this case.
Police inspected the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem. The further picture of the case will be clear on the basis of information received from eyewitnesses and people associated with the bus and other investigation procedures.
According to officials, more details related to the accident can be revealed after the completion of preliminary investigation and post-mortem process. The police investigation is currently focused on the identification of the deceased and the circumstances of the accident.