Daijiworld Media Network - Kaup

Kaup, Nov 12: A fish transport lorry rammed into an auto-rickshaw from behind in front of Kaup Dandatheertha School on National Highway 66 on Tuesday, leaving the auto-rickshaw driver seriously injured.

The injured has been identified as Ashok, an auto-rickshaw driver from Uchila.

According to reports, Ashok was travelling from Udyavar towards Uchila around Tuesday afternoon. When the auto-rickshaw reached the vicinity of Dandatheertha School in Kaup, a fish transport lorry coming from behind allegedly rammed into it. The lorry was reportedly driven by Irfan at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner.

Due to the impact, the auto-rickshaw overturned and fell into bushes on the left side of the road, leaving Ashok seriously injured.

Local residents rushed to his assistance and shifted him to the District Government Hospital in Udupi. He was later transferred to a private hospital in Udupi for further treatment.

A case has been registered at Kaup police station, and further investigation is underway.