Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Jun 9: An elderly man was fatally hit by a bus while crossing the road on the morning of Sunday,June 9 in Tumbe.
The deceased has been identified as Sesappa Poojariy (89), a resident of Mudalmeppadpu near Tumbe. Sesappa was on his way to Tumbe market to buy household items when he was struck by a government bus traveling from Mangaluru to Dharmasthala while crossing the road in front of Vaishali Hotel.
The impact of the collision caused severe injuries to his head and face. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors confirmed that he had already passed away. Melkar Traffic SI Sutesh and his team visited the scene and have registered a case.