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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, May 22: A car and a fish truck collided head-on on National Highway 66 near Ambalpady on Wednesday, May 22.
According to sources, the fish truck was heading towards Kerala when the accident occurred. The truck driver attempted to avoid a collision with another vehicle that had entered the highway from the service road. In the process, the truck lost control, crossed the divider, and collided with a car coming from the opposite direction.
The occupants of the car sustained injuries and were promptly shifted to a nearby private hospital for treatment.
Udupi traffic police arrived at the scene to manage the situation and ensure smooth traffic flow. The fish from the truck was transferred to another vehicle to prevent further disruption.