Karnataka: Road accident in Shivamogga claims lives of 3 people

Three people lost their lives on Saturday after two trucks collided with each other in Aiginabilu village, said police.

One truck was carrying LPG cylinders while the other was loaded with construction material.

As per the police, the deceased have been identified as truck driver Sachin, Lokesh who was driving the truck containing LPG cylinders, and Malakappa who was the cleaner of the truck loaded with construction material.

Umesh, who was sitting with the driver carrying cylinders, has been admitted to a government hospital in Sagara, informed the police.

More details of the incident are awaited.