India, Sept. 13 -- At least nine people, including three engineering students, were killed after a tanker lorry rammed into a Ganpati immersion procession in Karnataka's Hassan district, officials confirmed.

"Between 8 pm and 8:45 pm yesterday, a tanker lorry drove recklessly into a Ganpati immersion procession at Mosale Hosalli. Nine people have died in the incident, and the driver was also injured. Among the deceased are three engineering students and six villagers," Inspector General of Police Boralingaiah said according to news agency ANI.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and announced compensation f...