Bantwal: Two sisters killed in tragic road accident between auto and car; two others critical
Bantwal: Two sisters died in a tragic road accident when a car and auto-rickshaw they were travelling in collided head-on. The accident took place on Monday evening Sajipa of Bantwal Taluk here.
The deceased have been identified as Zainaba (45) and her elder sister Zohra (55).
According to the reports the two sisters were on their way to hospital on rickshaw when the accident took place.
An over-speeding car that was coming from the opposite direction collided head-on with the rickshaw the victims were travelling in. Eye-witnesses revealed that the car was trying to over-take another vehicle when the driver lost control over the wheels resulting in the accident.
The driver of the car Mohammed Siraj and Auto-driver Ashraf both sustained severe injuries in the accident. All the four injured were rushed to the hospital after the accident but the two sisters breathed their last on the way to hospital.
Traffic Assistant Sub-Inspector Manjunath reached the spot after the accident and conducted initial investigations and formalities.
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Puducherry (PTI): Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday morning prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near here later in the day.
District Collector A Kulothungan told PTI that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that people remained safe.
"We have evacuated people from low lying areas and shelter homes are ready to accommodate them. Arrangements were also made to supply food packets," he said adding that National Disaster Relief Force from Arakonam has arrived to engage in relief and rehabilitation works.
According to the official, cyclone Fengal was expected to cross the coast in the evening. Control rooms have been opened in the collectorate and also in the line departments.
Toll free numbers 112, 1077 and also WhatsApp number 94889 81070 have been put in place to help people facing crisis to contact for help.
Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts close to Puducherry, official sources said. The government has advised people to stay indoors.
The entire stretch of beach road and also several tourist spots were closed to ensure that there was no movement of the people near the sea shore.
Schools and colleges remained closed today.
