A motorcycle rider and the pilot of another motorcycle died and two others, including the pilot of the other motorcycle, sustained injuries after their motorcycles collided on the outskirts of Lingsugur town in Raichur district on Friday.
The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Preetam, a native of Lingsugur town, and 37-year-old Siddayyaswamy, a native of Yaradona village.
The injured Anand and Sanjay, residents of Lingsugur town, were taken to a hospital in Bagalkot.
Preetam died on the spot while Siddayyaswamy died on the way to a hospital in Bagalkot.
The incident took place when rider Preetam with his pilot rider Sanjay took a right turn and hit the other motorcycle in which Anand and Siddayyaswamy were travelling.
The Lingsugur police have registered a case. The investigation is ongoing.
Published – 14 Nov 2025 21:14 IST
