Nine killed, 44 injured as mini-lorry collides with tanker

Nine persons were killed and at least 44 others injured when the mini-lorry they were travelling in collided with a tanker near here, this evening, police said.

The incident took place near Ramasamudra, about 10 km from here.

Police said the victims were all from Ganapur village of Yadgir taluk and were returning after attending an engagement ceremony at Shahapur.

The injured have been admitted to hospitals in Raichur and Yadgir.

Senior police and district administration officials visited the spot and a case has been registered.

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