Mangaluru: Tragic road accident at Nethravathi Bridge kills 28-year-old youngster, injures another
Mangaluru: In a tragic road accident, a 28-year-old youngster was killed on the spot when a mini truck ran over him after he was hit by a car on Nethravathi Bridge here on Saturday afternoon. Another person has sustained severe injuries in the accident.
According to the reports, the deceased Ubaidullah was on his way towards Ullal from Mangaluru on his bike with a pillion rider, identified as Shakir.
The duo was reportedly hit by a car on Nethravathi Bridge following which Ubaidullah and Shakir sustained grievous injuries. Ubaidullah was then run over by a mini truck that was coming from behind. Ubaidullah died on the spot while Shakir was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries.
The car driver after hitting Ubaidullah’s bike did not stop and escaped the scene, the car was later intercepted by locals at Thokottu and the car driver and others in the car were handed over to police.
A case in this regard has been registered at Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station here.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
