Haveri (Karnataka) [India], March 1 (ANI): A newlywed couple was killed after the car in which they were travelling in crashed into a parked lorry on National Highway 48 near Kadahalli village in Shiggaon taluk of Haveri district in Karnataka, police said on Sunday. Two people also sustained serious injuries in the mishap.

The deceased have been identified as Karthik, 34 years old, a florist, and his wife Aishwarya, 30 years old, both residents of Haveri city. The couple died on the spot due to the impact of the collision.

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According to Haveri police, the accident occurred while the couple, along with others, was returning after offering prayers at a temple.

The two injured persons were rushed to the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital in Hubballi for treatment. Their condition is stated to be serious.

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Fire brigade personnel and local residents carried out a rescue operation and removed the bodies from the severely damaged vehicle.

Police later visited the spot and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered and further investigation into the incident is underway, police said. (ANI)

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