Speeding SUV mows down seven pilgrims in Maharashtra's Solapur, five injured

Solapur (Maharashtra), October 31: At least seven pilgrims have been killed and five others were injured after a speeding SUV hit a group of 32 Warkari near Sangole town in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Monday.

"Accident took place around 6.45 pm near Sangola town on Sangola - Miraj Road near the border area of Solapur district, a group of 32 pilgrims (Warkaris) was on Pilgrimage to lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur they started their walk from Jatharwadi in Kolhapur district," informed Solapur Superintendent of Police Shirish Sardespande.

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The injured persons were rushed to the hospital.

The SUV was being driven by a 75-year-old man who lost control and rammed the car into a group of people walking along the roadside. Police are on the scene and investigating the incident.

More details are awaited.

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