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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (UM)
Udupi, Sep 10: A young girl died on the spot in a tragic accident that took place at Katapady junction on the national highway here on Sunday September 10.
The deceased has been identified as Sushmita (11) from Kateel, Mangaluru.
It is learnt that Sushmita was riding pillion from Kateel to Udyavar with her uncle, identified as Narayan Achari. They were going to see Narayan's under-construction house when the accident took place, sources said.
A bus had halted near the junction on the higway to let passengers alight. It is said that Narayan, who was riding the bike, tried to overtake this bus. At the same time, a truck that was moving in the same direction, rammed into the bike from behind, because of which Sushmita lost balance and fell under the truck. She died on the spot. Narayan was unhurt.
Locals said that the bus was supposed to take the service road that runs along the highway, but it did not. They also complained that many buses halt on the highway at irregular points to drop or take in passengers instead of taking service roads, thus obstructing highway traffic.
A case has been registered.