Belagavi: Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar’s car meets with accident

Team Udayavani, Jan 14, 2025, 9:22 AM IST

Belagavi: Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar and her brother, Legislative Council member Channaraj Hattiholi, were injured in a car accident on Tuesday, January 14 morning near Ambadagatti village in Kittur Taluk, Belagavi district.

The incident occurred around 6:00 AM when the minister and her brother were returning to Belagavi after attending a legislature party meeting in Bengaluru late Monday night. Their car lost control while attempting to avoid a stray dog on the road and collided with a tree.

As a result of the accident, Minister Hebbalkar sustained minor injuries to her back and face, while Channaraj Hattiholi suffered a head injury. Both were rushed to a private hospital in Belagavi for medical treatment.

The front portion of the car was severely damaged due to the impact of the collision. Further investigations into the incident are underway.