Koppal: Three youths were killed on the spot after an unidentified vehicle collided with their motorcycle near Siddapur village in Karatagi taluk of Koppal district in the early hours of Saturday.
The victims were identified as Sandeep Tuluja, 18, Shivaraj Seenappa, 18, and Manjunath Sakappa, 21, all residents of Siddapur village.
Police said efforts were underway to identify the vehicle involved and trace the absconding driver. The trio was travelling on a motorcycle when a speeding unidentified vehicle rammed into it. The driver fled the scene without stopping. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving all three youths dead on the spot. The accident sent shockwaves through Siddapur village, where the victims were well known. District superintendent of police Sahil Bagla and Karatagi police inspector Sudhir Benki visited the spot and inspected the accident site.
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