Tragic Pilgrimage: Three Lives Lost in Highway Accident

A tragic accident on National Highway 50 resulted in the deaths of three pilgrims and left four others injured, police announced on Tuesday.

The victims, identified as Annapoorna, her son Sharanappa, and relative Prakash, were part of a group on a 'padayatra' to the Huligemma Devi temple.

The collision occurred when a private bus allegedly attempted a risky overtaking maneuver, striking the pilgrims. Authorities have taken the bus driver into custody following the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)