Puttur: A tragic accident occurred on Sunday near Kuvettila in Kabaka, along the Mani-Mysuru National Highway, where a KSRTC bus collided head-on with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a father and critical injuries to his son.
The deceased has been identified as Arun Kulal, a resident of Narikombu village in Bantwal taluk. His son, Dhyan, was seriously injured in the incident.
According to reports, the KSRTC bus was traveling from Puttur toward Mangaluru when it collided with the oncoming bike. The force of the impact threw both riders onto the road, leaving them severely injured. Though both were rushed to the hospital, Arun Kulal succumbed to his injuries en route, police confirmed.
The accident led to a temporary disruption in traffic on the Mani-Mysuru Highway, with vehicles backed up for several kilometers. Puttur traffic police reached the spot and are investigating the case.
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Afzalpur: A 24-year-old police constable Dhareppa died as the motorbike he was riding went out of control and toppled on the road while traveling near Gobbur B village on Saturday morning.
Dhareppa, learned to be a resident of Shirawala village, was reportedly traveling back home to the village from Kalaburagi when the accident occurred and the bike fell on the road.
The police constable, who was grievously injured in the accident, is said to have died on the spot.
Aland Deputy Superintendent of Police Thammaraya Patil, Circle Inspector Lakhan Masaguppi and Devalagangapura Sub-inspector Sangeetha Shinde visited the accident spot and inspected it.
A case has been registered and investigation is underway.
