Autorickshaw driver dies after falling into stormwater drain in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 25: An autorickshaw driver died after his vehicle fell into a stormwater drain, police said on Saturday.
The tragedy occurred on Friday night when Deepak Acharya's autorickshaw skid and fell into the drain while negotiating a curve near Kottara under Urwa police station limits, they said.
Since Thursday, there has been heavy rainfall in Mangaluru following which the drains were overflowing.
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The man (44) drowned in the drain, a senior police officer said.
A case has been registered against concerned officials of Mangalore City Corporation.
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Massive fire engulfs over 10 houses in Kolkata's Ultadanga
Kolkata: A massive fire broke out in the Ultadanga area of Kolkata on Sunday morning, leaving more than 10 houses gutted. The fire reportedly started around 7:30 am.
Six fire tenders were deployed to the site to control the fire. Efforts to douse the fire are ongoing, and authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the incident.
Further details are awaited.
#WATCH | West Bengal: Fire broke out in Kolkata's Ultadanga area at around 7:30 am. Six fire tenders present at the spot. More than 10 houses were burnt in the fire. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/QdLChunrSQ
— ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2024
