Chitradurga, Mar 15 (UNI) Karnataka’s Deputy Speaker, Rudrappa Lamani, was injured in a road accident near Hiriyur in Chitradurga district on Friday night.

Lamani, who was en route to his native village in Haveri district, was involved in the accident near Javanagondanahalli in Hiriyur taluk.

According to police, the incident occurred when Lamani alighted from his vehicle to answer nature’s call and was struck by a two-wheeler on the national highway. While he sustained minor injuries, they are not believed to be serious.

After receiving initial treatment at the Hiriyur Government Hospital, Lamani was transferred to a private hospital in Davangere for further care. Medical reports confirm that he is out of danger.

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