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26 May 
A wrong-side goods auto crashed into a bike near Raybag in Belagavi district, killing a young couple and their nine-month-old baby on the spot
Belagavi: A devastating road accident on the outskirts of Raybag town in Karnataka’s Belagavi district claimed the lives of three members of a family, including a nine-month-old infant, after a goods auto allegedly came from the wrong side and rammed into their motorcycle early Tuesday morning.
The tragic incident occurred near Raybag town when the victims were travelling from Bommanal village towards Raybag. The deceased have been identified as Mahantesh Mane, 27, his wife Sakshi Mane, 23, and their nine-month-old son Samarth. Another child travelling with the family sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.
Belagavi Road Accident Leaves Family Destroyed
According to preliminary police investigations, Mahantesh was riding the motorcycle along with his family when a speeding goods auto reportedly entered the wrong lane and collided head-on with the bike. The impact of the crash was so severe that the couple and the infant were thrown onto the road, suffering fatal injuries and excessive blood loss.
Eyewitnesses stated that the accident created panic in the area as locals rushed to rescue the injured child and alert emergency services. By the time help arrived, the parents and the infant had already succumbed to their injuries on the spot.
“The collision was extremely severe. The victims had no chance to survive after the impact,” a local eyewitness reportedly said.
Wrong-Side Driving Suspected Behind Raybag Fatal Crash
Police officials suspect reckless and wrong-side driving by the goods auto driver as the primary cause of the accident. After the collision, the auto driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled before police arrived.
Authorities from the Raybag Police Station immediately rushed to the accident spot, conducted an inspection, and shifted the bodies for post-mortem procedures. A manhunt has now been launched to trace the absconding driver.
The injured child remains in critical condition, according to hospital sources.
Bommanal Village Mourns Death of Young Family
The deaths of the young couple and their infant have left residents of Bommanal village in deep shock and grief. Villagers described Mahantesh and Sakshi as a hardworking young couple whose sudden death has shattered the entire community.
Family members and relatives gathered outside the victims’ residence as news of the fatal accident spread across the region. Emotional scenes were witnessed in the village as locals demanded strict action against reckless driving and stronger enforcement against wrong-side vehicle movement on highways and rural roads.
Raybag Police Register Case in Fatal Belagavi Accident
Police have registered a case at Raybag Police Station and initiated further investigation into the accident. Officials are currently examining CCTV footage from nearby areas and collecting witness statements to identify and arrest the absconding auto driver.
