Mangalore: Lucky Escape for School Kids as Speeding Youngsters Cause Accident


Mangalore: Lucky Escape for School Kids as Speeding Youngsters Cause Accident

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, Jul 20: Two youngsters were taken into police custody here on Friday July 20 after their car caused a serial accident and itself turned turle.

The accident occured at S L Mathias Road in Falnir near St Mary's School. It was a miraculous escape for scores of children, as school was just about to leave.

The boys, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, are said to be around 20 years old.

The boy who was driving hit a Maruti Omni and then an auto rickshaw parked in front of the school. Out of fear of getting caught, he sped away towards S L Mathias Road, and there he turned to the extreme right at a high speed. He lost control and the car turned turtle.

The auto rickshaw he hit was ferrying children, but luckily no one was injured in the entire episode.

Ironically, the car landed right in front of the 'School Zone - Drive Slow' sign board!

The front portion of the Hyundai i20 car (KL 14 J 3055) he was driving has been completely smashed.

The accident caused traffic jam at the spot for sometime. Locals and police helped in clearing the car.

Kadri traffic police have registered a case.

It is to be noted here that had the accident taken place even five minutes later, the lives of many innocent children would have been at risk. At school leaving time, children in this particular lane are seeing running around to their autos and vehicles, and hence, traffic rules need to be adhered to strictly. It was sheer luck that the youngsters escaped without causing any injury.

  

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  • SR, kasaragod/Mlr

    Thu, Jul 26 2012

    strict action needed for such cases and capital punishment for parents too and the person who owns that car.. but i am sure few people will influence our police and tie their hands.. there are many people from kasaragod district will roam in mangalore with high end cars/bike just to impress and spoil innocent girls who are at age or 15 to 20.. so parents be careful.

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  • Shivram, Bangalore/Mlr

    Tue, Jul 24 2012

    KL registration :(, Kasaragod strikes here too.. there are many people from kasaragod will visit Mangalore to have fun specially rich family background, at kasaragod they cant do it to their own people...

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  • Ronni, mangalore

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    I know the kid.This is not one of the cases which involves rich spoilt kid. He is a nice boy, from a decent family. He must have done this mistake because of peer pressure

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  • nolan d'silva, mangalore , falneer

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    hmmm

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  • antony arun d'souza, dubai

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    I am sad for the accident at the same time happy for these school going kids....GOD'S GREAT

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  • Suresh Anchan, Attavara

    Sun, Jul 22 2012

    first i thank god to save lots of kids,in these kids my daughter also there.secondly i thank daijiworld & daya kukaje. Sir i m working in dubai,i see all ur picture of this incident,c in ur photo near scholl gate my daughter cross the road after this incident,she going school in van,so many big students are there in a van also,but we r thinking our friends drivers & pick safely our children,but c here wht they r doing i ask my daughter y ur uncle driver not cmg near the gate 2 pick u,they said no ,y l(not all drivers ) some drivers doing like this,so plz drivers plz dont do like that.,we are giving respect to all of u because all are givng gud public service..Now about that 17 year car driver,RTO,cancel that car owners driving licence lifetime,this is punishment for that owner y given car to drive a person vthout licence,take both owner of vehicle& that guys photo send all India RTO.otherwise they go 2 other placee and make once again driving licence& playing vth other persons life same like 2day.

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  • R.Bhandarkar., M

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Dear Tresa
    Hmmm Hmmm.... Garam khoon.... I agree... Isse thanda kaisa karte hain? Mere pe 'Garam' mat hona -Aisa hee poocha....

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  • tresa , Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Many youngsters want to impress the girls near colleges/schools with high speeding and loud music at any cost,putting theirs and others lives in danger and this will be the result. There are so many cases in the past also. Garam Khoon...

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  • arman, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Dear shekar What do you want to prove by taking name farhan and abt burka case.....it shows you are communal minded person.....these guys have done crime and crime is not limited to any one religion ....

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  • shekar, Bangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    I read Kannada newspaper (Udayavani) today. 17 year old driver's name is Farhan, just completed his 2nd puc.
    Recently one boy went to ladies hostel wearing burkha and with in one week another boy drives vehicle without license. very strange !!!!!

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  • Vivek Baliga, Bangalore/Abohar

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Rich spoilt kids, who have not been taught the value of life or money, the parents have to be punished first, irrespective of caste or religion

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  • yogesh k devadiga, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    I was present when the incident took place the boy name is farhan and he stays in vas lane.His age is 17 and no driving license.The driver was on moblie conversation and he had come their at 3.15 pm just to see the high school girls.Most of the boys come during this school leaving time in bikes and cars just to showoff.Few incidents of eveteasing has been reported and cops were stationed for few days.Their is no speed breakers the parents and the school trip drivers manage the traffic during the school leaving time as the road is also narrow.I even visited the kadri police station they told he is underage and atmost only a fine of Rs 2500 will be charged since it is a bailable offence since the rules are such it means anybody can escape easily.We the general public should take some action regardig these rash drivers.

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  • tony_soza, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    driver was a boy of 17 year without licence.identity is not given so as to manipulate the things and even if children life were lost they would have planted a poor driver in his place to save this irresponsible boy parents should be punished in such cases

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  • G R PRABHU, BEJAI ,MANGALORE

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Keep that irresponsible boy in police custody & send him to jail for one year.This should be a lesson to others also. I thing Police will settle the case amicably & close the case.

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  • Eric, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Irresponsible rich parents.

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  • Blaan Mendonca, USA

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Signal Lights must be installed in the school zone and also monitoring cameras. For School children pedestrain crossing overbridge must be built, so that the safety of the school children is important. Children are the future of our nation and the world. So every generation can improve for their next generation to make this world feel like a home.

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  • Aam admi, Namma Kudla/dubai

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Why no details of the culprits, hope they belongs to a filthy rich family,Authority must seek in to the complete episode,SUSPEND their DRIVING LICENCE for 3 years also PUNISH the parents,in todays date in M'lore many care less incidents happening but not recorded,Good job Daiji,keep it up.Our young generation should know what is their resposibilities.( Truely its thw Lucky Escape innocent school children,God bless)

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  • Joslynn Mathew, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Even it is my locality, I mean I too stay in this same Lane, S.L Mathias Road.....
    All younsters perform stunt mania in this particular road.. Serious action should be taken against them...

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  • Pavan Kumar, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Let the Authorities Cancel their license for lifelong for such a reckless driving without mercy and endangering public life, especially innocent children that in school zones.

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  • Reshmi Salian, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    The youngster who was driving this car should have died as in future nobody would be killed by him. This guy would have killed lot of innocent kid's just because he wanted to impress people by over speeding. Now as this guy is alive, sincere request to officials..please cancel his license. Never allow him to drive any vehicle. Strict punishment should be given. Law breaker's should not be spared. There should be strict rules for traffic violations and over speeding.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Whether there are speed breakers or not that does not mean that the drivers can cross the limit. It was a lucky escape for the school kids as well as other pedestrians. Why the boys name was not given to the police or the media. Dayanand Kukkaje your pictures were great and that clearly shows the speed in which the youngsters were driving. Punish them to the maximum and see that they will never be issued any licence if ever they had one.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Whether there are speed breakers or not that does not mean that the drivers can cross the limit. It was a lucky escape for the school kids as well as other pedestrians. Why the boys name was not given to the police or the media. Dayanand Kukkaje your pictures were great and that clearly shows the speed in which the youngsters were driving. Punish them to the maximum and see that they will never be issued any licence if ever they had one.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Sat, Jul 21 2012

    Whether there are speed breakers or not that does not mean that the drivers can cross the limit. It was a lucky escape for the school kids as well as other pedestrians. Why the boys name was not given to the police or the media. Dayanand Kukkaje your pictures were great and that clearly shows the speed in which the youngsters were driving. Punish them to the maximum and see that they will never be issued any licence if ever they had one.

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  • Deepak, Kulai/USA

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Its shame for Mangalore Police to say - "The boys, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, are said to be around 20 years old." - Dont he have Driver License or Vehicle Reg or Insurance to get his identity.

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  • Dilip RV, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Has anyone ever seen a Car with registration number "KL-14 ****" being driven safely?

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  • shebnov, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Cancel these hoolegans fellows licence urgently,
    must punish their parents also

    thank god for saving te childred.

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  • loyed, dubai

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    this 20year old children dont no to drive, when sitting in staring seat they will think that they are the pilot. the cars also has some limitations,we test that we are strong it is a michine and it is strong not the 20year old hot blood.

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  • Nirmala, Bejai

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Every 2nd vehicle in our Mangalore city is of KL registration. Traffic Police may have to check these vehicles and owners thoroughly. Young blood, such things do happen regularly. Thank God, He saved the children as well as pedestrians.

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  • Anitha D'souza, Shankerpura/Pangla

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Parents inviting the death to their own children by giving vehicles.Thank you lord for saving the life of other kids.

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  • SNH, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Commissioner of Police make sure you publish photographs of the irresponsible Driver, this will be an lesson for other drivers.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Come easy go easy...........

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  • Vijay, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    The mighty hands of God have protected the innocent children. Thank God. But it is my kind request for the District authorities to take serious action in this regard.

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  • Manoj M, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    It is not new but a regular affair. Scores of boys with shady characters roaming around the school on bikes and cars eve teasing the girls .They all sit near the SL Mathias park and around the shops nearby. If u walk on that road you will find many of these good for nothing fellows nicely dressed with bikes and sun glasses smoking. I dont know why the police keep quite of look the other side. If something is done fast we have more trouble from these characters.

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  • Arun, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    But look at the way the DRIVE SLOWLY BOARD is placed. in other countries they highlight it and keep in a place where it is cleary visible. this is placed in someones house. looks like someone made big money in this tender calling process.

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  • Ashok Prabhu, Kudla

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Speed breakers at all schools, and colleges.
    Photos of both accused to be published...Like the poor burka clad hostel incident.
    No removing speed breakers even if President visits.
    Our children's safety is paramount too.Ashok Prabhu

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  • stany, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    I fail to understand, why there is no speed breaker near the school zone. After repair work this road has become very smooth, so youngster take jolly ride. pl put a heavy speed breaker on both side. I request respective authorities to take strict action who ever it may be. Thank God for saving kids

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  • MAS, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Put them behind bars for 3 years then lesson for others.

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  • Adarsh Raj, Sullia/Bangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Hi....Dear So called monied rich parents,Kindly think before giving steering in the hands of your beloved children.Do you know what they do,how they drive,which fuel they use(for dual purpose,hope understood).Cant blame police all the time though they are accountable.Your prestige,your fun is all good,but not at the cost of others life.Respecting law,traffic can never be old fashion and breaking rules can never be a style..Jai Karnataka

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  • Anita Sequeira, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    Result of parents giving their young kids vehicle's.

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  • HL, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    These mallu college guys in mangalore are just showing their heroism.......

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  • Concerned Indian, Mangalore, Rome.

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    For heaven's sake... Put the parents behind bars... Lessons are never learnt. I am sure the boys had no license.. Parents are the ones who teach their children to drive and then are unable to control them when they take the keys of the car. If they have no concern for their kids, fine.. Why kill some innocent person on the street? You know what will happen now? Some innocent man with a license will be paid a huge amount and made to accept that he was behind the wheel when the car met with the accident. Police, I suppose with a little bribe amount will accept the case and shut the whole thing... until it happens again... Jai Ho India.

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  • R.Bhandarkar., M

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    This i20 has now become any eye-sore!
    Shaala vatara
    i20 Kataara!
    By the way in the second paragraph of the article, it is written when 'school was about to leave'...Still wondering 'where'?
    In any case, God is great!

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  • anil, udupi/q8

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    RESPECTED..
    AC, DC, IG, DIG... ETC.......... PLEASE TAKE STRICT ACTION ON THESE CULPRITS............ EVEN IF HE IS FROM high command poltician .. influence.. ... dnt forget the law... equal.. dont bow.. under table .. money............ LIFE IS PRECIOUS..... DRIVE SAFELY..

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  • S.D'SOUZA, MANGALORE

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    TO PLEASSE CHILDREN PARENTS GIVE ANY THING TO THEM SO THIS IS THE RESULT...

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  • Hindustani, Manipal/Dubai

    Fri, Jul 20 2012

    GOD IS GREAT!

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