Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and her brother MLC Channaraj Hattiholi suffered injuries on Tuesday after the vehicle they were travelling in rammed into a tree in Channamma Kittur taluk on Pune-Bengaluru national highway.
Around 6 am, the accident took place when the car’s driver swerved to avoid a stray dog, according to Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s son, Mrunal Hebbalkar, speaking to news agency ANI.
The Minister reportedly suffered injuries to her face and back. On the other hand, her brother sustained head injuries.
Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and MLC Chennaraj Hattiholi escaped with minor injuries after their car met with an accident near Belagavi. The accident happened while trying to avoid a dog on the road. The driver lost control, and the car hit a tree. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar…
— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2025
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