Mangalore: Bike hits trailer stopped by RTO - One dead, another critical

Sat, Mar 23 2013 10:40:35 AM

Mangalore: Bike hits trailer stopped by RTO - One dead, another critical

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Update: 11.50 am

Mangalore, Mar 23: One of the two persons critically injured in a bike-trailer accident at KPT circle here on Saturday March 23 passed away in the hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Durgaprasad, a resident of Yedapadavu.

The other person who was injured has been identified as Harsha, a resident of Car Street. His state remains critical.

Both were working as AC mechanics near Kadri Kambala and were on their way for servicing an air-conditioner when the accident took place.

Meanwhile, the protest at KPT circle came to an end after RTO Mallikarjun assured that action would be taken against the officials and the matter would be brought to the notice of higher authorities. The trailer driver reportedly admitted that the RTO officials Ravindra and Vishwanath took a bribe of Rs 2,000 from him and also seized his documents before fleeing the spot.

After the RTO's assurance, the crowd dispersed and the situation returned to normalcy.

Earlier Update

9.50 am

Two persons were critically injured when a trailer carrying iron rods suddenly stopped and their bike crashed into it.

The accident occured at KPT circle here on Saturday March 23 at around 10 am.

It is said that RTO officials stopped the trailer for some reason. When the trailer driver applied the breaks, two persons who were on a bike behind crashed into the iron rods that were laden on the trailer.

The identities of the injured are yet to be ascertained. They were rushed to AJ hospital with severe injuries on the head. They are said to be critical.

The RTO officials who had brought the trailer to a sudden stop escaped from the spot, eyewitnesses said.

A large crowd gathered at the spot and demanded the RTO officials' return. They gheraoed ACP Subramanyam and began shouting slogans in protest.

The officials were later identified as Ravindra and Vishwanath.

RTO Mallikarjun arrived at the spot and the crowd surrounded him too demanding strict action against the officials.

Traffic has been stalled in the area.

Kadri police arrived at the spot.

More details awaited.

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SM, Mangalore
Tue, Mar 26 2013
These trucks that carry rods and any pointed metals are supposed to tie a RED CLOTH on the edge of these rods .This is missing on this truck which shows clear negligence.Also , when these type of goods are carried people should keep a distance of 15 ft so that when a sudden brake is applied the veichle behind has enough place to avoid the front truck and that he is not close to these rods and the last point is trucks are not allowed to move between morning 8.00 AM to evening 7.00 PM.They give bribe to RTO and keep moving to their destination.

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Anonymous,
Mon, Mar 25 2013
Corruption Kills.........

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Santosh,
Mon, Mar 25 2013
Very unfortunate. All said and done , it appears at the outset that was not a place to stop any heavy vehicle. It's a slopy , hilly area with dangerous curves and nobody with a little common sense would stop a truck like that.

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Prasad, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 24 2013
'Safe distance drive' is not practical in mangalore as the distance will be occupied by other vehicles in the blink of an eye. So only safe and slow drive may help to avoid accidents.People are aware of the traffic rules but how many of us applies them in real?
May his soul rest in peace

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Inayath, Mangalore/Dubai
Sun, Mar 24 2013
This is clearly the mistake of the Bike driver in not maintaining enough distance.
The RTOs are not trained on safety or they don't follow safety rules. Back in February, I was driving from Kundapura to Mangalore and I was stopped by RTO police near Suratkal(for unknown reasons). Upon stopping, he asked-Why didn't I wear the seat belt? He sent me to another officer sitting in the car on the opposite road. I asked him if I can park the car on the cornor so that I don't cause any block to other road users. He said, leave it and we will take care of it. I was afraid until I returned back to the car after paying the fine. While paying-I asked-Since when is the usage of seat belts made compulsory? The answer was-It is for the safety of the drivers, it's not comulsary in Mangalore, but we will impose fines whenever we like.
I didn't want to argue because I want to go back to the car and reach home early. But I still have the reciept of the fine which is 100 Rs for not wearing seat belts written on it.
Wearing seat belts is a good prevention. But stopping on the road side and imposing fine whenever they like is not at all a good idea. It's just money making.

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Deepak, Mulki/Banglore
Sun, Mar 24 2013
Are you sure it was RTO who fined you for not wearing seat belt ? I am sure it does not come under their purview

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Naveen Shetty, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 24 2013
This reason for this accident is because of failure to maintain 'Safe Distance' by the bike riders. Safe Distances vary depending on what speed you are travelling, what conditions you are driving in and what type of vehicle you are driving. Typically for a car simple rule of thumb is - if you are driving at 20 Kms speed leave a space of 1 car (Approx 2 Mts) and as the speed increases the distance need to increased proportionately. When you are you are driving at 80 you need to leave a distance of 4 cars in front of you or 8 Mts. (Usually this is called 2 second rule and applies in dry driving conditions for Car). Obviously the distance should be adjusted upwards for type of vehicle and whether condition.

The sad part of the licensing process in India is that no one will teach these basic stuff in the Driving Schools. All you need is to move the vehicle and drive it for few Kms to get the license.

The Safe Distance may cost you few more minutes to reach your destination but it will not cost your life.

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K, M'lore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Come on people its just common sense.. the accident took place because the bike rider just did not follow the simple traffic rule of keeping the right distance from the vehicle in front of him and was speeding and could not control his bike. SAD but TRUE.
The RTO Bribe is another issue in all.

MAY his soul RIP and let this be a lesson to all commuters to have a safe breaking distance from the vehicle in front of them.
The diver should have indicated that he is pulling to the left side of the road slowed down and then break not just step on the break just then.
Driver simply DO NOT care to switch the indicators even though its just takes a flick of a finger..this is applied to all rich, super rich and anyone who drives on the road and elsewhere as well.
End of the day its the corrupt system of getting the license even before you know the simple rules of the road.

FOLLOW TRAFFIC RULES AND BE SAFE AND KEEP OTHERS SAFE ASWELL.
STOP BLAMING OTHERS AND FOLLOW TRAFFIC RULES !
SAFE DRIVING GUYS N GALS !

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Philip, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Again a life lost and another critical due to these greedy officials, and then, an assurance by another greedy senior offical.... when will their tribe die ?

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Sanjay Jathanna, Mlore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
I personally knew this Durgaprasad, he was a very good gentlemen and an excellent and talented A/c technician. Very humble in his approach when he used to meet his customers. We pray that Durgaprasad soul rest in peace, and my Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved members of the family.

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Vishwas, Urwa
Sat, Mar 23 2013
It is month end and also weekend for these greedy corrupt RTO/Police officers. To eat and drink in the evening they stopped this poor truck driver for few thousand rupees in a wrong place which led to the death of poor boy. Sad incidence indeed. Hope these culprits are punished.

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ABC, Mangalore/Australia
Sat, Mar 23 2013
The main reason for the accident is distance between the 2 vehicles,no one is following the traffic rules.2nd issue is the load on a truck or any vehicle should not extend the vehicle body structure.this should be made compulsory,so we can avoid so many accidents

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manoj, mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Yes Rto standing near kpt highway i saw last month also .how can stop vehicles in national highway this is the irresponsiblity of rto officers

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Sandy, Udupi/UAE
Sat, Mar 23 2013
I little doubt about trailer drivers statement!!! RTO officials stopped the trailer…. When the trailer driver applied the brakes, two persons who were on a bike behind crashed into the iron rods….. After seeing such a major accident, they took bribe unbelievable….!!! Police need to look in to carefully.

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Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Main cause of the accident is now a days, most of the people, does'not maintain the gap between vehicles. Both the Bike rider & Truck Driver responsible for this incident.

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Nagendra, Bangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
I don't see any mistake from the RTO officials end except that they took bribe and left the place immediately after the accident happened. I don't think this truck might be moving at a speed more than 45~50 due to the load in it. As told by people and truck driver that it is suddenly stopped, which means driver would have applied sudden brake and with such load behind it, it should have skidded of the road or toppled which is not happened in this case. I have seen people driving crazily in mangalore.They go very close and all of a sudden they will take a turn with out even observing the vehicle coming behind and this is the main reason for accidents in mangalore.

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rajesh, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Nagendra, Bangalore

Look like you are close relative of that RTO police.

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Merina, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
This is totally unacceptable. In the recent past there have been almost 08-10 deaths due to road accidents. The traffic police need to gear up. The traffic is all chaotic in Mangalore. Only two signal lights at junctions in Mangalore. People honk for no rhyme or reason especially the bus drivers who drive you off the road thinking they are Lords and also keep honking non stop wz multi toned loud horns. Very unfortunate for all who have lost their precious lives.High time the traffic dept wakes up and does something for this city.

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Rohan Lobo, Manglore / Dubai
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Dear all,
row of incidents from police(foolish), RTO, most corrupted Government Officials.
For a gain of 100-500 Bribe from a poor Truck Driver, this RTO may be Slept in the middle of the road to stop the truck desperately. now who is responsible for a innocent Durgaprasad life. This RTO should be stoned in the middle of the same road by the public. killed a innocent life and ran from the spot as well. why cant we people protest harshly against this Ravan Rajya In Manglore by Government Officials.

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akhil, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Is it not the duty of the cops to see that, these steel rods don't project out of the vehicle

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gerald, modankap
Sat, Mar 23 2013
APART FROM THIS ISSUE WHERE IS THE PROPER BUS STANDS ( THS BUSES STOPING ON MIDDLE OF THE ROAD )AS BJP MAKING BIG NOISE OF DEVELOPMENTS !!

THE SAME PEOPLE CRYING HERE IF THE GOVT IS ASKING FOR FEW METERS OF SPACE TO EXTEND THE ROADS WILL NEVER AGREE AND EVEN THEY ARE READY TO BUILD THE SHOPS ON MIDDLE OF THE ROADS

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benjamie, doha
Sat, Mar 23 2013
totally wrong carrier they used this type of
concrete rod. this mistake done by transport company they are not used carrier has per length it is sure mistake done transport company.

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V D K, Mangalore / Dubai
Sat, Mar 23 2013
“NOTHING” is going to happen!!A crowd which was there shouting slogan would vanish..After few Hour!
Mr.Mallikarjuna would feel happy! Alas I cud control the crowd by giving some false assurance!
He would return to his AC cabin and say..What else can I do!! At home dining table he would boast...i controlled the crowd!!
Protesting Temporary Leader and part of crowd would discuss the matter for a day in them…and forget.
Back in RTO office..culprits Ravindra and Vishwanath would say questioning authority (if at all) its al false..Nothing that sort happed!!
Finally after few days we would see same ravindra and vishwanath …holding chalan book. Waiting for their prey!!

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kk, mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Ravindra and vishwanath RTO officers took 2000 rs from lorry driver. Lanchakora officers...

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Dr Kiran VSA, Udupi
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Very unfortunate incident. Its difficult conclude about the lapses on Drivers of the vehicles. First RTO officials should only conduct at appropriate spots with ample space. They can be prosecuted. 2. Bike riders need to maintain minimum braking distance and must wear helmets. Follow the speed limits. 03. Truck drive carrying disproportinate size articles must maintain the appropriate speed and display warning signs. A pilot vehicle must accompany. 04. Citizens and NGO urgently need to focus on traffic issues. PIL will do wonders.

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Gurudath, M'lore/Mumbai
Sat, Mar 23 2013
It is one's duty to maintain braking distance and not hit other vehicle from rear side. The vehicle in front might have to brake suddenly for many reasons. May be a child suddenly comes on the way. It is clearly bike guys fault.

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rajesh, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
i bother for mine. other some drivers not bothered for mine. If you keep distance like that some other overtake you and fill that gap, then where you will find a aditional gap as already in front of you and in back vehicle is present. Even if you go slow any body else can hit you.

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Let us keep our emotions behind for few seconds.

With due respect to the soul of the deceased, I personally blame all the 3 parties involved in this tragic incident.

First of all, RTO officers who have stopped the vehicle without caring for the public safety.

Secondly the driver, even though RTO officials stopped the vehicle, why did he applied SUDDEN brake without looking from all the mirror of the trailer - left, right and centre of the vehicle he is also equally guilty.

Third, the bike riders should have kept a long distance as the trailer was carrying the iron rod. Most of the vehicle drivers do not take extra care while driving behind big goods carrying trailer vehicle in order to avoid any eventualities on the road.

May Durgaprasad soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved members of the family.

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Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Speeding vehicles with a sudden brake is mostly vulnerable to accidents sometime a major and sometime a minor one.Driving your vehicles with a safer distance with an alertness mind sure it will protect you from any unwanted happenings.

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Rahul, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
In an hurry to make Money, they took a life of Somebody....

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V D K, Mangalore / Dubai
Sat, Mar 23 2013
“The RTO officials who had brought the trailer to a sudden stop escaped from the spot”
What a show!!!These officials must be made..Naked in public and paraded!
Forget uniforms they are not worth wearing clothes at all!!Inhuman ACT!!

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Nelson Pinto, udupi /tulunadu
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Dear Rajesh, Mangalore,

Dont bother about what they say, bother about you life.

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rajesh, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
If we keepsafe distance all vehicle behind ours start honking saying " yenchi sav mare paradondu ulle" i think even you also do the same.

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C Sharath, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Right said Rajesh, In our place especially in Highways NH 17 & 48, while driving on long distance, if you decide to keep a distance of atleast 10-15 meters to be on the safer side another vehicle willl overtake you & come in between. In NH 17 it will express bus's who will nto allow you keep distance, in NH 48 it will be KSRTC's. even if you make 8 lanes of traffic, our people will never learn Lane disipline & the worst part is if anyone hits you from behind, you will also have to take his verbel abuse for braking, free of charge.

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KRPrabhu, Kudla/Bangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Two wheelers especially riding a bike is a passion and one has to extremely cautious while driving on highways.Keep confortable distance and drive in lane only.Do not overtake carelessly.Sudden applying brakes in the midst of road any whicles do cause harm to self or others.
I have seen in Mangalore city people are not concerned about deciplene much...hence all mishapes frequently.

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Aadil Khan, Kasaragod, Saudi Arabia
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Very sad, indeed.

Normally, if RTO or Traffic Police needs to stop the moving vehicles, some sort of signs (like orange color drums, or Cons)should have been placed on the main road much ahead of the intended spot where vehicles need to be stopped. This gives ample time for the motorists to slow down the speed and enables drivers to stop the vehicle at the designated sport.

A sudden command to stop the vehicle on a fast moving road, in the case here, is definitely is against the traffic rule. The driver of trailer and two wheeler passengers are not to be blamed and the sole responsibility here goes on the RTO official.

The injured should file a legal case against the official for a heft compensation.

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Nelson Pinto, udupi /tulunadu
Sat, Mar 23 2013
For our safety we must keep distance between one vehicle to other vehicle minimum 3 to 5 Mtr.

But, we wre keeping distance only 1" or 2".

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N.Gafoor, Nooralbettu (Karkala)/Bangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
RTO officers hagalu darode koraru

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Ahmed, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Safe distance is only solution but, unfortunately no one is aware of it.

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Kishore Kumar, Mangalore/UAE
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Also safe braking in this case as the road was clear ahead.

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