Two-wheeler rider killed, two injured in Kabaka road accident
Puttur: A tragic collision between a two-wheeler and a mini tourist bus occurred on Sunday night in Polya near Kabaka, resulting in the death of the two-wheeler rider and injuries to two others.
The deceased, Clifford Moras Raja (45), a resident of Alakemajalu, was working in the Master Plannery in Nehru Nagar of Puttur. He died on the spot. Co-riders Surender (29) and Sanneef (28) from Bihar sustained injuries.
Clifford Moras had called Surender and Sanneef to do some private work on the laundry floor as Sunday was a holiday for the Master Plannery Institute. The accident occurred when he was returning towards Puttur on a scooter to drop the two of them at their room in Mura. A collision took place between Clifford's scooter and a mini bus traveling from Madikeri to Mangalore at Polya turn. Clifford was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
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Co-rider Surender suffered a fractured left leg, while Sanneef sustained facial injuries. Both injured individuals have been admitted to Puttur Government Hospital.
Clifford Moras is survived by his wife and two children. Puttur traffic police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
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India outplay Australia by 295 runs in Perth Test
Perth (PTI): India recorded a dominant 295-run win in the first Test after dismissing Australia for 238 in their second innings on day four here on Monday.
With the thumping win, India lead the five-match series 1-0.
It did not take long for India to complete formalities after reducing Australia to 227 for eight at tea. Chasing 534, the hosts were all out shortly after the break.
Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed fight in an otherwise underwhelming batting performance by the hosts. Alex Carey (36) was the last man to be dismissed.
Three wickets fell in the afternoon session after Mohammed Siraj reduced Australia to 104 for five at lunch.
India made a remarkable comeback after getting bowled out for 150 on the opening day as Australia were limited to 104 in response.
The second test begins in Adelaide from December 6.
Brief Scores:
India: 150 & 487/6 declared in 134.3 overs
Australia: 104 and 238 all out in 58.4 overs (Travis Head 89, Mitchell Marsh 47; Jasprit Bumrah 3/42, Mohammed Siraj 3/51).
