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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.