Steephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (MS)
Kasargod, Jun 22: A tragic accident claimed the life of a young man when his bike collided with a truck at Arikkadi near Kumble in Kasargod district on Friday night.
The deceased has been identified as Asgar (24), a resident of Kodyamme Cheppinadka.
The pillion rider, Anas, sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru. The accident occurred near Kumble bridge.
The truck was traveling from Mangaluru to Kasargod, while the bike was coming from the opposite direction. Although Asgar was rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving. The Kumble police have registered a case in connection with the incident.