Thirthahalli: A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday evening near Sakrebailu on the Thirthahalli highway, collision between a car and a private bus. Resulting in one fatality at the scene and leaving four individuals seriously injured.
The deceased man has been identified as Ashraf, a resident of Kalladi, Kuppepada in Mangaluru taluk, Dakshina Kannada district.
The injured victims are also reported to be from the same village.
According to preliminary reports, the car was traveling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli, while the bus was heading in the opposite direction, from Thirthahalli towards Shivamogga. The collision between the two vehicles was of such severity that it caused significant damage to the front of the car.
Tragically, Ashraf killed on the spot, succumbing to the impact of the collision. The injured individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The nature and extent of their injuries are still unclear.