Teen rider killed on the spot after container truck rams into his scooter in Udupi
Udupi: A 19-year-old scooter rider was killed on the spot after a container lorry hit his vehicle near the Kalsanka junction on National Highway, close to Pakashala restaurant, on Saturday.
The deceased has been identified as Avinash, a resident of Manipal. He was travelling from Udupi towards Manipal when the container lorry allegedly rammed into his scooter.
Following the impact, the scooter lost balance and fell onto the road. In the accident, the lorry reportedly ran over the rider’s head, resulting in fatal injuries. Avinash died at the scene before any medical assistance could be provided.
Udupi traffic police rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
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French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai (PTI): French President Emmanuel Macron, along with First Lady Brigitte Macron, left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They were seen off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
On Tuesday, Macron held discussions with Modi as part of efforts to further strengthen India-France strategic ties.
During the Mumbai visit, the French president and his wife also met some of India's top filmmakers and actors, and had an animated exchange with them about cinema, culture and collaboration.
President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in the national capital Delhi, besides the bilateral summit in Mumbai.
PM Modi will inaugurate the summit on February 19. As many as 20 heads of states, including French President Macron, will be present at the inaugural session, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said.
