Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Sep 16: A 21-year-old girl lost her life in an accident while another youth seriously injured in a bike-car collision here at Mulky Vijaya Sannidhi junction late night on Friday September 15.
The deceased is identified as Preethika Shetty (21) from Kasargod. Manvith Raj Shetty (21) from Balepuni suffered injuries.
Preethika was riding pillion. She was on her way towards Mangaluru from Udupi. The car which collided against the bike was on its way from Kinnigoli to Mulky.
The accident caused traffic congestion at the spot. ACP traffic Geetha Kulkarni and inspector Sharif visited the spot.
Locals were furious over the unscientific work on the four-lane road national highway that has caused several accidents and claimed lives.