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Karwar, April 22, 2026: A major accident occurred today near the IB Cross of Devikoppa village on the Hubballi-Karwar National Highway 63. An Ashok Leyland tanker carrying LPG gas overturned, leading to a leakage of gas from the vehicle. Due to the high risk of a potential explosion or fire, authorities have completely banned vehicle movement on the Kalghatgi-Yellapur route as a precautionary measure.

Police and fire department personnel have rushed to the spot and are working tirelessly to control the situation. Emergency alerts have been issued to police stations across Hubballi-Dharwad Rural and North Kannada districts, including Yellapur, Haliyal, and Mundgod.

Traffic Diversion Details for Commuters: In light of the gas leak, the police department has diverted traffic through the following alternative routes:

Towards Karwar/Ankola from Hubballi: Vehicles must travel via Hubballi – Tadas Cross – Mundgod route.
From Dharwad towards Yellapur: Commuters are advised to use the Hubballi – Tadas Cross – Mundgod route.
Towards Hubballi/Dharwad from Yellapur: Vehicles should travel via Yellapur Haliyal Cross – Haliyal – Dharwad.
From Tadas Village: Tadas police have been

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