Mangaluru : A car in which the former minister, MLA UT Khader was traveling, met with an accident on Wednesday morning around 8.45 at Olal Cross on National Highway near Davangere.

It is learned that the former minister has sustained minor injuries in the accident.

The accident occurred when the Congress leader was traveling from Bengaluru to Belgaum to campaign for the party’s candidate for the Belgaum by-elections. Reportedly, between Davangere- Aanagodu routes, near National Highway 4th Olal Cross, a running lorry that was in front of the MLA’s vehicle stopped abruptly, causing the car to collide into the rear end of the truck. The accident left Khader with minor injuries to his face and leg.

He was taken to a family doctor in Bengaluru in another car.

The car driver also escaped with minor injuries. The District Police Superintendent Hanumantharaya visited the site of the accident and carried an inspection.