Father, son killed in tragic accident in Hassan, mother critically injured
Hassan: A devastating road accident near Amanikere in Channarayapatna taluk claimed the lives of a father and son, while the senior victim’s wife sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred when their car, reportedly suffering a brake failure, collided with another vehicle and then crashed into a roadside tree.
The deceased have been identified as Rakesh Gowda (28) and his eight-year-old son, Mokshith. The injured woman, Asha, is undergoing treatment for critical injuries at a local hospital.
According to police sources, the family was traveling from Channarayapatna to Shravanageri village when the brakes of their vehicle malfunctioned near Amanikere. Losing control of the car, Rakesh collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle before the car veered off and struck a tree with significant impact. The force of the crash resulted in the instant deaths of Rakesh and Mokshith.
Chennarayapatna Traffic Police rushed to the accident site and conducted a detailed inspection.
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Dakshina Kannada DC declares holiday for schools, PU colleges on December 3
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan issued an order declaring holiday for schools and PU colleges on December 3.
This comes in the wake of a heavy rain forecast and an orange alert warning, owing to Cyclone Fengal issued by the Indian Meteorological Department on Monday.
According to the order, all Anganwadi centers, Government, Aided and Private Primary & High Schools, Pre-University Colleges (up to Class 12) will remain closed on Tuesday, December 3.
