Tempo with iron rods falls into gutter, driver dead
Palghar (PTI): A 45-year-old tempo driver was killed when the vehicle fell into a gutter in Vasai city in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Monday in Valiv area when the tempo carrying iron rods was being unloaded. Suddenly, the slab of the gutter on which the vehicle was parked caved in, a police official said.
The accused sustained serious injuries caused by iron rods. He had died when he was pulled out, the official said.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
