Two persons were killed on the spot while two others sustained severe injuries after their car lost control and crashed into a divider late on Friday, January 3 night near Hulakoti on the Hosapete-Hubballi National Highway.

The deceased are identified as Mahmood Zayed (18) and Sanjeev Giraddi (15).

Two others, identified as Ashish Goodoor and the driver Saptagiri, sustained severe injuries and have been admitted to Gadag JIMS Hospital for treatment.

The accident occurred as the vehicle was speeding towards Gadag from Hulakoti when it hit the divider. A case and has been registered into the incident.