Elephant attacks car near Virajpet, passengers escape unhurtM Ashoka, a resident of Palangala village, was on his way to the temple on Malethirike Betta in Karada village, along with his family
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A car was damaged by a wild elephant in Karada village near Virajpet.
A wild elephant damaged a car in Karada village near Virajpet on Sunday.
Luckily, it was a narrow escape for the people, including children and women, travelling in the vehicle.
M Ashoka, a resident of Palangala village, was on his way to the temple on Malethirike Betta in Karada village, along with his family.
At a narrow road, the wild elephant suddenly confronted the vehicle and attacked it with its tusks. When the passersby raised an alarm, the elephant left the spot.
Women have sustained minor injuries and are being treated at a government hospital in Virajpet.
RFO K M Devaiah and other personnel visited the spot.
A case has been registered in Virajpet rural police station.