Drunk driver rams truck into Union minister Niranjan Jyoti's car in Karnataka
The minister was in Karnataka to attend a Mahila Samellan organised by the ruling BJP, in the runup to assembly polls.
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New Delhi, March 17: Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti suffered minor injuries after her car met an accident with a truck in Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Thursday night.
The minister and her driver suffered minor injuries and were provided first-aid. The minister was immediately rushed to a hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries, the police stated.
The minister was in Karnataka to attend a Mahila Samellan organised by the ruling BJP, in the runup to assembly polls.
According to the police, the truck driver was drunk and has been arrested.The minister's car was severely damaged after the fully loaded truck overturned in front of it."The truck driver was drunk and at fault. He is in custody," the police said.
Vijayapura, Karnataka | I am completely fine, I have slight muscle pain. I request people not to worry about me. Everyone including the driver is safe. There was no fracture: Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti injured after her car collided with a truck on 16th March 2023 pic.twitter.com/VCC41Qedqp
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2023
The minister was in Karnataka to attend a Mahila Samellan organised by the ruling BJP, in the runup to assembly polls.
Speaking to reporters, she said, "By the grace of God, I am totally safe after a vehicle mishap in Karnataka. My driver has suffered some injuries in the accident. Please pray for his speedy recovery." Further details are awaited.
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