Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Apr 18: Tragedy struck on the national highway (NH) between Udupi and Kundapur on Thursday April 18, as a two-wheeler rider lost his life in an accident.
The victim, identified as Krishna Ganiga, a resident of Heroor, was traveling from Santhekatte to Brahmavar when the accident occurred. The incident took place in an area where road repair work had led to traffic diversion, reducing the road to a single lane. Unfortunately, Krishna collided with a truck traveling in the opposite direction and succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
Sources reveal that Krishna worked as an electrician in the Udupi city municipality.
The accident resulted in heavy traffic congestion on the national highway, causing inconvenience to commuters.