Mysuru: One person was killed on the spot and three others sustained injuries when the goods pick up van they were travelling, rammed into a roadside tree near Kanchamalli Gate on Mysuru-H.D. Kote main road this morning.

The deceased has been identified as Selvaraj, 32, the driver of the vehicle. The van, loaded with flowers meant to be delivered at a Kerala town, was travelling on H.D. Kote road at about 7.30am, when the vehicle went out of control and crashed into a roadside tree, it is learnt.

Due to the impact, Selvaraj, who was at the wheels, died on the spot, while three other passengers, who sustained injuries, were rushed to different hospitals in Mysuru. H.D. Kote Police have registered a case in this regard.