Bantwal: A private bus and an Omni car collided head-on on the Mangaluru-Bengaluru national highway near Mani here on Friday, bringing in severe injuries to the Omni driver.

The Omni driver has been identified as Mohan (32), a resident of Budoli.

The accident took place when the car was proceeding from Mangaluru towards Uppinangady while the bus was plying towards Mangaluru.

It is learnt that a snake suddenly spotted in front of a moving car. To avoid hitting the reptile, the driver of the vehicle applied sudden. The bus driver, who was just behind the car, could not control, in turn, rammed into the Omni which was moving in the opposite direction.

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Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.

Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.

Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.