Shripad Naik Injured, Wife Vijaya and Close Aide Killed in Car Accident in Karnataka; PM Modi Dials CM Pramod Sawant as Union Minister Rushed to Goa | LIVE Updates

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has said that the district administration and local police have been instructed to ensure that all assistance is provided to Union Minister Shripad Naik's family.

Union Minister Shripad Naik and his wife Vijaya Naik were returning after offering prayers at Yellapur's famous Gante Ganesha (Bell Ganesha) temple, according to Ankola police. (Image from temple)

The vehicle in which Union Minister Shripad Naik (68) was travelling met with an accident near Ankola in Uttar Kannada district, while he was returning to Goa from Dharmasthala in Karnataka. Naik is being brought to Goa Medical College for further treatment, the official said.

Union Minister Shripad Naik brought to Goa Medical College and Hospital at Bambolim, from Ankola in Karnataka where he met with an accident earlier this evening.

Goa: Union Minister Shripad Naik brought to Goa Medical College and Hospital at Bambolim, from Ankola in Karnataka where he met with an accident earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/Sl1ylW8R4J

— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2021

Rajnath Singh Speaks to Goa CM | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and asked him to provide the best treatment to Shripad Naik, whose condition is said to be critical. 

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री श्री श्रीपद नाइक के सड़क दुर्घटना में घायल होने के समाचार से मैं स्तब्ध और अत्यंत दुखी हूँ।गोवा के मुख्यमंत्री श्री प्रमोद सावंत से मेरी बातचीत हुई है।श्रीपदजी के इलाज का समुचित प्रबंध राज्य सरकार कर रही है। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि श्रीपदजी जल्दी स्वस्थ हों।

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 11, 2021

Visual from the accident site in Uttara Kannada district shows the white car that Union Minister Shripad Naik and his wife were travelling in in a mangled condition.

Goa CM Reaches Hospital | Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Health Minister have reached Goa Medical College (GMC) where Shripak Naik is admitted. His condition is said to be critical now. 

Police said Shripad Naik, along with his wife, personal assistant Deepak, his close confidante Sai Kiran, gunman and the driver were heading from Yallapur to Gokarna on Monday night. On the way, the driver lost his control over the car near Hosakambi village in Ankola Taluk of Uttara Kannada and the vehicle overturned.

Shripad Naik's Accident | "It was not a collision between vehicles. Prima facie it appears to be the case of the driver losing control of the car" a police officer told PTI.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has wished Union Minister Shripad Naik a speedy recovery. "Deeply saddened to hear the news of Vijaya Naik ji's death in an accident. Praying for the quick recovery of Hon'ble Union Minister Shripad Naik ji, hope God gives him & his family the strength to overcome this loss," he tweeted.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa wished Union Minister Shripad Naik a speedy recovery and expressed condolences on the death of Vijaya Naik.

Shocked to know that the car which Union Minister Shripad Naik ji was travelling met with an accident in Uttara Kannada and the death of his wife. My heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Smt Naik and prayers for the speedy recovery of Shri Naik and those injured.

— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) January 11, 2021

Update | Apart from Shripad Naik's wife, a karyakarta (worker) has also died in the car accident in Karnataka. Shripad Naik is reportedly critical and has been taken to Goa for treatment.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has prayed for a speedy recovery of Shripad Naik. "Deeply saddened on receiving this news...Prayers for the departed and wishing for a speedy recovery to Sh Shripad Naik ji," he tweeted. Naik's wife has succumbed to her injuries.

Shripad Naik Meets With Road Accident | The vehicle in which Union Minister Shripad Naik (68) was travelling met with an accident near Ankola in Uttar Kannada district, while he was returning to Goa from Dharmasthala in Karnataka. Naik is being brought to Goa Medical College for further treatment, the official said.

Former Karnataka Minister R V Deshpande has prayed for the speedy recovery of Shripad Naik.

Shocked to hear Hon Union Minister @shripadynaik has met with an accident near Ankola and his wife who was travelling with him has tragically died. My deepest condolences to their family and friends. Praying for speedy recovery of Shripadji and hope he will be out of danger soon pic.twitter.com/oQaYwPXfQz

— R V Deshpande (@RV_Deshpande) January 11, 2021

Shripad Naik Shifted to Goa for Treatment | Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to ensure proper arrangements for Shripad Naik's treatment.

Shripad Naik Seriously Injured | Officials said there were four occupants in the car, who were travelling from Yallpura to Gokarna. Sources told News18 that Shripad Naik is seriously injured and has been shifted to Goa.

BREAKING | Union Minister Shripad Naik was injured late on Monday, while his wife Vijaya died after the car they were travelling in turned turtle at Hosakambi village of Ankola taluk in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district.