Dharwad: Eleven people, including nine women, were killed in a road accident near Itigatti cross on the city outskirts on Friday, a senior police official said.
Dharwad (Rural) Superintendent of Police, P Krishnakant said most of them were residents of the district headquarters town of Davanagere, and they were on their way to Goa. The mini-bus they were travelling in collided head-on with a tipper.
"Eleven people, including the driver, were killed and nine injured," Krishnakant said.
At least three of those injured are said to be in a serious condition, police said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the loss of lives in the accident.
Posting a condolence message from the Prime Minister, the PMO tweeted: "Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident in Karnataka's Dharwad district. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi."