Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)
Kasargod, Jan 9: Two people lost their lives and six individuals sustained injuries in a tragic accident between a car and a scooter that occurred near national highway, Peria on Tuesday January 9.
The deceased are identified as Gopala Krishna (55) from Chattanchal and Narayanan (62) from Parava Nadka.
Occupants in the car, Badiadka residents Shaheen (36), wife Sahala, relatives Saheen, Shamlas, Fathima and Hana Fathima who suffered injuries were admitted to Kasargod general hospital. A pedestrian identified as Hamza (65) who suffered critical injuries during the mishap was admitted to Kasargod hospital.
The accident occurred when the occupants in the car were traveling to Payyanur in connection with passport work. Locals admitted the injured to the hospital.
The scooter was mangled due to the impact. The car that lost control of its driver fell into a pit dug for highway work.
The mortal remains of the deceased were shifted to Kasargod general hospital morgue.