Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)
Kasargod, Dec 27: A couple died and four others belonging to the district suffered injuries in a gruesome accident that occurred in Haveri between a car and a KSRTC passenger bus on Tuesday, December 27.
The deceased couple is Mohammed (65) and his wife Ayisha (62), residents of Nusrath Nagar, Kasargod. Siad, son of Mohammed, his wife Sajja and children Mohammed and Ayisha suffered injuries. They have been admitted to a hospital. The mortal remains of the two deceased are kept at Hangal taluk hospital morgue.
The car was on its way to Hubballi when the incident occurred. The front portion of the car was severely damaged in the accident. Though the local residents pulled those who were stuck in the car and admitted them to the hospital, the lives of Mohammed and Ayisha could not be saved.