Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Aug 29: A private bus lost control and collided with an autorickshaw, a car, and a bike near Hampankatta in the city on Thursday afternoon after the driver fainted due to high blood pressure. Three people sustained injuries in the accident, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

The injured individuals have been identified as Usman, Ramla, and their son Mohammad Najal, residents of Jeppu Bappal.

Usman, along with his wife and son, had come to Mangaluru for shopping in an autorickshaw. As the PTC bus was heading towards the State Bank from Balmatta, the driver suddenly experienced dizziness due to high blood pressure and collapsed. As a result, the bus lost control and hit a parked autorickshaw, car, and bike on the roadside.

The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera at a nearby shop. The impact of the collision left the autorickshaw completely mangled, reflecting the severity of the chain accident. Fortunately, the three occupants of the autorickshaw sustained only minor injuries and were discharged after treatment. Kadri traffic police visited the spot, conducted an investigation, and registered a case.