One killed, several injured in head-on collision of KSRTC buses

June 22, 2012

Bantwal, June 22: A youth was killed and nearly two dozen passengers were injured in a head-on collision between two KSRTC buses on NH75 at Kudrebettu near Kalladka on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Govind Raj (20) from Hunsur in Mysore district. The condition of thee among injured passengers is said to be critical.

The accident occurred when the driver of the limited-stop bus plying from BC Road to Puttur lost control over his vehicle while negotiating a curve and rammed into an express bus coming from Madikeri.

The impact of the crash was such that front portions of both the buses were completed damaged.

Raj, who sustained critical injuries in the accident, breathed his last at a private hospital in Mangalore. He was a daily wage labourer at a KSRTC depot in Mangalore.

Around 15 injured passengers from both the buses have been admitted various hospitals in Mangalore and BC Road.

Most of the passengers said that the negligence on part of the Puttur bound bus was the main reason for the accident.

A case has been registered at Bantwal Town Police Station based on a complaint lodge by one Sanjeeva Poojari, who was travelling in the same bus.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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