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The deceased have been identified Beeramma (51), Madamma (63), Parvathamma (48), Jayamma (46), Sannamma (60), Renukamma (40), Meenakshi (37), Shivanna (45), Sonu (5), Pooja and three others. All deceased were the residents Avasaradshalli village of Maddur taluk.
The tempo carrying as many as 50 passengers was on its way to a marriage function of a bride from Avasaradahalli of Maddur and Kunigal taluk based groom. The tempo was to reach a marriage hall in Maddur town as scheduled. Younger sister of the bride, Pooja was reportedly lost her life in the accident.
The incident reportedly occurred when the driver of the tempo tried to overtake a vehicle which caused for the tragic accident. All injured have been admitted to various private hospitals in Maddur and Mandya towns for treatment. A case stands registered at Kesthur police station of Maddur taluk on the incident.