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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 6: In a distressing incident that unfolded early this morning at Bikarnakatte, two buses, Navadurga and Usha Travels, reportedly arriving from Gurpur, veered off the road onto a footpath and parking lot. The accident left several pedestrians injured and caused significant damage to parked vehicles.
Eyewitnesses at the scene cited over-speeding and intense competition between the two buses as the main reasons for the mishap. It is alleged that city buses often engage in reckless races, particularly during peak morning hours, which has been a cause of repeated accidents in the area.
Local residents immediately sprang into action, helping to transport the injured to nearby hospitals for medical attention. The Kankanady police arrived at the site to control the situation and ensure the safety of bystanders.
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Jacintha, Bikernakatte
Sat, Nov 09 2024Yes some times there is no place to walk. Specially auto and two Wheeler's don't give us space to walk near this same junction.
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Dr Kusuma Kumari Gunji, Nellore Kodyadka
Wed, Nov 06 2024There must be regular checking of rash driving by bus drivers to prevent accidents in roads
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Ramesh Prabhu, Mangalore
Wed, Nov 06 2024The Law Enforcers seem to be good for checking Emission and license only?
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Raj, Mangalore
Wed, Nov 06 2024Mangalore has one of the most rash public bus drivers in the world. Despite several incidents of unruly driving the district administration seems to be very reluctant in acting tough against the errant drivers.
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RD, mangalore
Wed, Nov 06 2024both the buses would be plying on the same route within hours of this mishap. A particular route bus which had crushed an old lady during the first trip was back on the road on the same day. google on similar news or just check today itself. if it was a private vehicle then there will be a process were the vehicle needs to be released through the court. rules are for fools
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Haneef, Mangalore
Wed, Nov 06 2024Toothless police force is main reason. Why don't police seize the vehicles and file attempt to murder against bus staff?
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MOHAMMAD NAWAZ, DUBAI/MANGALORE
Wed, Nov 06 2024It’s outrageous that innocent pedestrians are getting injured because these bus companies prioritize speed over safety. Lives are at stake, and until proper regulations are enforced, this kind of negligence will continue. We need immediate action to ensure safety on our roads before someone ends up losing their life.
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Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait
Wed, Nov 06 2024Hardly few drivers vehicle owners drive sensibly. There also, some irritation from the driver who is behind to go fast if not showing all signs of aggression and zooms ahead, as if required to attensome medical emergency .
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Dylan, Mangalore
Wed, Nov 06 2024Abolish the private bus mafia, the political parties want the private bus mafia to continue to fund their elections. Police only spectators enjoying the reckless driving.
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Santhosh Santhu Vasaam, Mangalore
Wed, Nov 06 2024These accidents will continue to occur in our educated district, the reason being the bonding of Bus Owners, (Mainly with political connection) and the RTO and Police. Strange bedfellows but money is the bonding… overspending and reckless driving by these maniacs to get a few extra passengers will continue - as always there will be a knee jerk reaction, Police and DC will make a few statements, drivers will be seen on the road next day as on day of accident they will be relaxing with 8 PM Whiskey.🥃 One solution is for the public to give instant justice.
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