Published: 11 September 2025India TV NewsGovernance
10 Killed in Hassan Truck Accident During Ganesh Chaturthi Procession in Karnataka
On September 12, 2025, a truck drove into a Ganesh Chaturthi immersion procession at Mosale Hosahalli village, near Holenarasipura, Hassan district, Karnataka, killing ten people and injuring 22. The accident occurred around 8:45 PM on National Highway-373 when the tanker truck swerved to avoid an oncoming two-wheeler and jumped the road divider into the procession.
Victims included six villagers and three engineering students from Government Engineering College. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced ₹5 lakh compensation to each deceased family. The driver was also seriously injured.
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Q: In light of the Hassan Ganesh Chaturthi procession tragedy, discuss the regulatory gaps in managing religious processions along national highways.
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On September 12, 2025, a tanker truck ploughed into a Ganesh Chaturthi immersion procession at Mosale Hosahalli near Holenarasipura in Karnataka's Hassan district, killing ten and injuring 22. The vehicle swerved on NH-373 to avoid a two-wheeler. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced ₹5 lakh compensation for each deceased family.
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What happened in the Hassan truck accident during Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Karnataka?
**A truck drove into a Ganesh Chaturthi immersion procession at Mosale Hosahalli village near Holenarasipura, Hassan district, Karnataka on September 12, 2025**. **10 people were killed** when a truck rammed into a Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Hassan, Karnataka.
How many people were killed in the Hassan Karnataka truck accident?
**10 people were killed** in the truck accident during the Ganesh Chaturthi procession in Hassan. **Ten people killed and 22 injured when tanker truck swerved to avoid an oncoming two-wheeler and jumped the road divider **.
Where and when did the Hassan Ganesh Chaturthi truck accident occur?
**Victims included six villagers and three engineering students from Government Engineering College**. The accident occurred in Hassan, Karnataka during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in September 2025.
What is Ganesh Chaturthi and why do accidents occur during processions?
**Ganesh Chaturthi is the major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha**, involving large public processions and immersion ceremonies. **Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced ₹5 lakh compensation to each deceased family**.
What safety measures should be taken during religious processions in India?
**On September 12, 2025, a truck drove into a Ganesh Chaturthi immersion procession at Mosale Hosahalli village, near Holenarasipura, Hassan district, Karnataka, **. Route barricading, police escorts, speed restrictions on nearby roads, and crowd management are essential during large processions.
