Udupi: Youngster dies in tragic accident on NH-66 at Udyavara
Udupi: A tragic road accident occurred early this morning on National Highway 66 near Guddeangadi, Udyavara, resulting in the death of a young motorbike rider and a fire that destroyed both the lorry and the bike involved.
The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Avinash Acharya, a resident of Korangrapadi.
According to reports, an Eicher lorry travelling from Gujarat to Kerala collided with the motorbike ahead. The impact caused Avinash to fall onto the road, where he sustained severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital.
The collision led to the motorbike being dragged along the road, sparking a fire that spread to the lorry. Both the lorry and the motorbike were completely destroyed in the blaze.
Udupi Traffic Police have reached the scene and are investigating the incident.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
