Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, May 2: In a startling incident, a car went out of control and crashed into a high-tension electric pole near Panjimaru-Kodugudde on the Katapady–Shirva main road on Saturday May 2. All five youths travelling in the vehicle escaped unhurt in what is being described as a miraculous escape.

According to sources, the youths, said to be employees of a vehicle showroom in Udupi, were on their way to attend a housewarming function at Belman. While passing through the Panjimaru-Kodugudde stretch, the driver reportedly lost control, causing the car to ram into an electric pole before veering off and coming to a halt in a roadside drain on the opposite side. The vehicle was severely damaged in the impact.

The intensity of the crash triggered the deployment of airbags, which helped prevent injuries to the occupants.

The collision also resulted in two double-feeder electric poles—installed barely two months ago—being uprooted and snapped, leading to a power outage in the area.

MESCOM officials rushed to the spot and took swift action. Under the supervision of Shirva MESCOM section officer Manjappa, alternative arrangements were made to restore power supply.