Hassan, Sept. 13 -- Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Saturday met with patients injured in an accident during a Ganesh procession and admitted to a hospital in Hassan in the State.

According to a statement from his office, Gowda enquired about the condition of those injured and interacted with their families.

On Thursday, a truck rammed into a crowd during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hassan, killing nine people and leaving 22 others injured.

Earlier in the day, BJP leader CT Ravi visited HIMES Hospital in Hassan to meet with those injured. He enquired about the condition of the injured, and assured them of support from the authorities for their treatment and recovery.

Addressing reporters, the BJP leader said the compensa...