Indian cyclist attempting world record for fastest journey across South America dies in Chile
Santigao (Chile), Feb 13 (PTI): A 36-year-old Indian cyclist died after being run over by a vehicle in Chile during his pursuit to break the world record for the fastest 10,000 km journey across South America on a standard bicycle, according to media reports.
Mohit Kohli was run over by a minibus on Route 5 in the Pozo Almonte commune at 8.30 am (local time) Wednesday, local radio network Radio Paulina reported, quoting officials.
According to Pozo Almonte Fire Department superintendent Efrain Lillo, Kohli died on the spot.
Personnel from the national law enforcement agency reached the spot to carry out initial investigations and clarify the causes of the accident, the report said.
“Due to the severity of his injuries, he unfortunately lost his life," said Lieutenant Alexis Gutierrez Corbalan from the Traffic Accident Investigation Section (SIAT) of the Iquique Police.
"That is why the presence of this investigative team was requested in order to analyse the elements and traces present on the road to determine the dynamics and the underlying cause of this accident,” the report quoted him as saying.
Kohli was documenting his journey on his social media account, according to which, his goal was to set the fastest cycling record from Cartagena, Colombia to Ushuaia, Argentina.
According to the local news portal Cooperativa.cl, the cyclist began his journey on January 22 in Cartagena. His journey consisted of a 10,000-kilometre trip during which he passed through Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and recently Chile.
According to the official website of the Guinness World Record, the record for the fastest journey across South America was set by Michael Strasser from Austria, who took 41 days and 41 minutes to achieve it in 2018.
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Landslide in Shivamogga: Bodies of three manual workers recovered from under debris
District authorities close Hulikal Ghat route, also Agumbe Ghat, Nittur-Nagodi Ghat roads
Shivamogga: The bodies of three workers who had died in an incident of landslide near a hairpin bend on State Highway 52 in Hulikal Ghat of Hosanagar taluk on Thursday were recovered by the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) and fire brigade staff members on Friday.
The mishap reportedly occurred during the work of widening the road near the Shri Chandikamba Temple at Hulikal Ghat.
The deceased workers are identified as Raghu of Chakkaru village near Shivamogga city, and Shabbir and Raju of Nelagallu village, Haveri district.
The bodies of Raghu and Raju were found on Thursday night, while Shabbir’s body was found at 3 am on Friday. The bodies have been shifted to the mortuary of the city hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Four other workers are said to have been injured and are being treated in hospital.
Senior BJP leader and Theerthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra paid a visit to the mishap scene and also visited the hospital to inquire about the health condition of the workers.
He expressed sorrow at the loss of life in the incident and told reporters he offered condolence and support to the bereaved families.
The State Highway 52 has been blocked at Hulikal Ghat for traffic movement at present, following the Thursday landslide. Although it is a prominent stretch that connects Shivamogga to Theerthahalli, Nagara, Hulikal Ghat and Kundapur, the authorities have announced it closure for vehicular movement till further instructions.
In addition, the district authorities have asked vehicle users to avoid the Agumbe Ghat route in Theerthahalli taluk and Nittur-Nagodi Ghat route of Hosanagar taluk, which are most frequently used, and take alternative roads.
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