What should have been a night of joy and devotion turned into a scene of horror in Hassan district, Karnataka, India. Witnesses say a speeding truck lost control and rammed into a Ganesh festival procession, instantly killing several devotees and leaving at least 20 others injured.
Videos from the scene show chaos, with people screaming, rushing to help victims, and emergency services arriving to pull survivors from the wreckage. Local police have confirmed multiple fatalities, though the exact death toll is still being verified.
The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals. Doctors describe many victims as being in critical condition, raising fears the death toll may rise overnight.
The accident has sparked outrage and grief across Karnataka, where Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals. Many are demanding answers about whether proper safety measures were in place to protect the large crowds gathered in the procession.
BREAKING: Speeding truck rams into people celebrating Ganesh festival procession in Hassan district, Karnataka in India, killing several people and injuring 20 others. pic.twitter.com/XqGGqmHgk4
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This story is developing — we will update with official statements and eyewitness accounts as they come in.
🙏 Our prayers go out to the victims and families affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.