Chitradurga: At least five people lost their lives and six others were injured after a collision between a tempo and a truck in Chitradurga district last night, the police said.

The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The incident took place near BJ Halli area of the district.

"Five people were killed and six others were injured after their tempo collided with a bus near BG Halli in Chitradurga district last night. They have been taken to a nearby hospital", the police said in a statement.