Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (MS)
Bantwal, Feb 25: A tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning at Kaikamba on B C Road when a truck collided with a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of the rider.
The deceased has been identified as Ashraf (32), a resident of Aladka. Ashraf had gone to assist his friend Tanveer, who works at a vegetable shop in Kaikamba. Around 5:30 am, Ashraf accompanied Tanveer to his workplace.
As Ashraf was about to drop Tanveer off at the vegetable shop, a truck, which had delivered vegetables to the shop, collided with his bike while reversing recklessly. Both Ashraf and Tanveer sustained injuries in the accident. Ashraf, critically injured, was rushed to Unity Hospital in Mangaluru, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Numerous accidents have occurred in front of the wholesale vegetable shop in Kaikamba. This incident sparked public outrage, leading to a temporary traffic blockade.
The traffic police promptly responded to the scene and managed to calm the angered crowd.