Truck carrying polythene items gutted in fire accident in Hassan; no fatalities
Hassan: A truck carrying polythene items from Hassan to Bengaluru was gutted in a fire accident reported from the 80 Feet Road in the city on Sunday night.
The truck was from Chikkamagaluru district and had a Mudigere registration. The driver, who was from Hassan city, had parked the vehicle by the road at around 7.30 pm on Sunday to have dinner. As he had gotten off the truck, a major fatality was averted.
The locals had reportedly set fire to dry waste nearby but the flames spread out till the truck, gutting it. Fire tenders were called to the spot and the flames were successfully doused.
Pension Mohalla Police have registered a case and are investigating.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
