Sangareddy: A pilgrimage turned tragic for a family from Telangana after an elderly couple died in a road accident near Irkode village, close to Basavakalyan in Karnataka, on Friday night. Six other family members, including three children, sustained serious injuries in the incident.
The deceased were identified as Sanjeev, 62, and his wife, Sangamani, 55, a former sarpanch from Manoor in Sangareddy district.
According to the information available, Sanjeev and Sangamani had left Manoor on Friday evening with their sons, Venkat and Suri, their daughters-in-law and children for a pilgrimage. The accident occurred a few hours after the family began its journey.
Six Family Members Injured
Venkat, Suri, Mamatha and three children were injured in the accident. They were initially given first aid at a local hospital near Basavakalyan before being shifted to a hospital in Bidar for further treatment.
The condition of the injured family members was not immediately available.
Bodies Being Brought to Manoor
Following the post-mortem examination on Saturday morning, the bodies of the deceased couple were being transported to their native village of Manoor.
Local police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the accident. Further details about the circumstances that led to the crash are awaited.
