2 persons were killed in road accident

Davanagere, Apr 3(UNI) Two persons were killed on the spot and another was sustained serious injuries when a two wheeler in which they were travelling ran over by a private bus near Channagiri about 60-km from here this evening.

Deputy Superintendent of police Panduranga Shahu, told UNI that the mishap occurred with the trio were on their way to their farm house from Nellur village in Channagiri taluk.

The injured had been admitted to district hospital here and the driver of the bus has been arrested in conneciton with the accident.

The deceased have been identified as Kumar (38) and Viresh (22).

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