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Udupi: Pedestrian dies in road accident after being hit by city bus

  •   Wed, May 29 2024 07:33:53 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, May 29: A man crossing the road was struck by a city bus in Manipal's Eshwara Nagar on Wednesday, May 29 evening, resulting in his death on the spot.

The deceased, Mahabala Shettigar (78), was a resident of Eshwara Nagar.

The accident occurred when a bus traveling from Manipal to Parkala hit Shettigar as he was crossing the road. He fell onto the road and sustained serious injuries, dying on the way to the hospital.

A case has been registered in this regard at the Manipal police station.

 

 
  

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, May 30 2024

    Very sad Heartfelt sympathy to the family.One shouldnt blame always driver without knowing facts.Of course some drivers are rampant in driving ,but same to some pedastrians too.Cross where it is not allowed .try to cross simply to go opposite side.More zibra streifen are needed for the sake of pedastrians.

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  • ashok, Mangalore

    Thu, May 30 2024

    Driver ko pakdo aur accha se dulai karo.

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  • Mathew, Udupi

    Thu, May 30 2024

    Many here are commenting about the driving without knowing the facts of the case. Can't it be the pedestrians fault?

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  • suraj, mangalore

    Thu, May 30 2024

    Now its the habit of the people to walk on the Road, & they think its the duty of the vehicle driver to see and avoid them and drive, even if there a good footpath people dont want to use. its a common practice. best is there should not be any case for drivers if this is proved, pedestrian walking on Road which is meant for the vehicle .

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Thu, May 30 2024

    Udupi & Mangalore deserve a Metro ...

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  • Richard Anthony, Malpe Beach

    Wed, May 29 2024

    Every evening there's traffic bottleneck at Kalsanka Junction and Indrali Bridge. It takes almost ten minutes to cross each. This bus operating at the same time was probably stuck there and was making up for lost time. There's no underpass or overbridge for pedestrians. People should also realise they cannot outrun a speeding bus. Please be patient and cross the road only when it is clear.

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  • Dr Theincherry Rema MBBS MSc, Manipal

    Wed, May 29 2024

    The way bus drivers drive in Udupi Manipal is without any care and zero respect for pedestrians, unless strict monitoring is done many lives will be lost Strict vigilance by police and traffic dept is needed

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  • Santosh kotian, Mumbai

    Wed, May 29 2024

    He is Mahabal Swami a staunch devotee of Bhagwan Nityananda. He met Bhagwan Nityananda during his childhood. He was very beautiful soul. Met him couple of weeks back at Udupi Nityananda Mandir

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  • M h Rashid, Udupi

    Wed, May 29 2024

    The traffic situation in Udupi has deteriorated significantly due to widespread ignorance of traffic rules among both drivers and pedestrians, coupled with a lax attitude from the traffic enforcement authorities. One of the most dangerous and common infractions is drivers going against the designated flow of traffic. This not only endangers their own lives but also poses a significant risk to other road users, including pedestrians. Many pedestrians are unaware of basic traffic rules, such as using crosswalks, waiting for traffic signals, and avoiding jaywalking. The traffic police are often seen as indifferent or lenient towards these violations. Requesting everyone to take pictures of traffic violations, especially those driving in the wrong direction. These pictures should be shared on social media platforms with appropriate hashtags to draw attention to the issue. .

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  • vijay, mangalore

    Wed, May 29 2024

    these private busses are really dangerous. other day i faced same situation near katpady

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  • M h Rashid, Udupi

    Wed, May 29 2024

    The traffic situation in Udupi has deteriorated significantly due to widespread ignorance of traffic rules among both drivers and pedestrians, coupled with a lax attitude from the traffic enforcement authorities. One of the most dangerous and common infractions is drivers going against the designated flow of traffic. This not only endangers their own lives but also poses a significant risk to other road users, including pedestrians. Many pedestrians are unaware of basic traffic rules, such as using crosswalks, waiting for traffic signals, and avoiding jaywalking. The traffic police are often seen as indifferent or lenient towards these violations. Requesting everyone to take pictures of traffic violations, especially those driving in the wrong direction. These pictures should be shared on social media platforms with appropriate hashtags to draw attention to the issue. .

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Europe

    Wed, May 29 2024

    Sad indeed. May he rest in eternal peace. City bus drivers in M'lore and Udupi have started to consider themselves greater than pilots and fly the buses in the air.

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