Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady

Beltangady, Apr 22: A major accident occurred at the sixth curve of the Charmadi Ghat road late April 21 night, when a pickup vehicle carrying more than 25 passengers overturned after the driver lost control.

The passengers are reportedly labourers hailing from Andhra Pradesh and Ballari. The mishap took place while they were travelling for work. Due to the impact of the accident, more than 10 people sustained serious injuries, while others escaped with minor wounds.

Local residents rush to rescue

Immediately after the accident, local residents and other commuters rushed to the spot to initiate rescue operations. The team led by Charmadi Hasanabba, the Rajyotsava Seva ambulance, the SKSSF ambulance from Kakkinje, along with local rickshaws and private cars, helped transport the injured to the hospital.

All the injured were initially admitted to the Beltangady government hospital. However, 10 passengers who sustained severe head and leg injuries were shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for advanced treatment as their condition was reported to be critical.

Beltangady police visited the spot and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered.