Daijiworld Media Network – Sullia
Sullia, Feb 16: In a reported incident on the night of February 14, a scooter rider lost control of his vehicle and fell from the Kukkumbala bridge near Peraje into the stream below, sustaining serious injuries and being admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru.
The injured has been identified as Ravichandra Naik, son of Anjikkar Sundar Naik. The accident occurred at around 8 pm while he was returning home from Sullia.
Earlier too, at the same spot, an auto-rickshaw had fallen from the bridge after the driver lost control. Locals have alleged that the absence of protective barricades on the bridge is the main reason for such accidents.
Residents have urged public representatives and the concerned department officials to take appropriate action to prevent further mishaps before another tragedy occurs.