Daijiworld Media Network – Karkala (JD)

Karkala, June 24: A horrific road accident took place near Doopadakatte in Attur, Karkala, on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 24, when a BMW car collided head-on with a private bus, resulting in severe damage to the car and causing temporary traffic disruption.

According to sources, the private bus was travelling towards Karkala from Mangaluru, while the BMW was approaching from the opposite direction. The collision occurred near Doopadakatte Junction on the Karkala–Padubidri highway. The impact was so intense that the BMW was left completely mangled.

The entire incident was captured on the dashcam of a nearby vehicle and the footage has since gone viral on social media platforms.

Karkala police promptly arrived at the scene, managed the situation, and cleared the road for regular traffic movement. A case has been registered, and further investigation is currently underway.

Local residents and commuters have raised concerns as Doopadakatte Junction has emerged as a frequent accident zone, especially during the monsoon. Vehicles descending at high speeds from the Attur Church side often pose a threat to those merging onto the highway, leading to recurring accidents.

Just a few days prior, a similar incident occurred in the same area when a private bus collided with an auto-rickshaw, tragically resulting in the death of one person on the spot.