Ballari, Dec 24 || Three members of a family were killed on the spot while two others were injured in a road accident near Devinagar Camp in Karnataka's Ballari district in the early hours of Wednesday.
The accident occurred around 5 a.m. on the Ballari–Siruguppa State Highway when a car reportedly lost control and hit a roadside barrier before overturning.
Prasad Rao of Nitturu village and two women travelling in the vehicle died at the scene.
Prasad Rao of Nitturu village and two women died on the spot, while two others sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to the hospital.
Two other family members who sustained serious injuries were rushed to the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) Hospital in Ballari for treatment. Doctors said their condition is critical.
According to the police, five members of the same family were returning after visiting a temple in Tamil Nadu when the accident took place.