Daijiworld Media Network - Karkala
Karkala, Dec 5: A tree fell on an auto near the Raghavendra Math on Tellaru Road, leaving the driver with a serious head injury.
The incident occurred during recent rain accompanied by winds in the region.
A branch that snapped off the tree also brought down an electricity line and an electric pole. Three women passengers travelling in the auto sustained minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
Following the incident, movement of heavy vehicles and buses between Karkala, Tellaru, and Mundle was disrupted.