Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (UM)
Udupi, Dec 7: Three persons of a family died and two children were injured in a ghastly car-truck accident at Shivapura in Hiriadka here on Sunday December 7.
The deceased have been identified as Manorama Bhakta (62), her son Manohar (42), and Manohar's wife Swati (32), all from Someshwar in Agumbe.
Manohar and Swati's children Manasa (8) and Sanjana (6) were injured. One of them is said to be in serious condition.
It is said that they were returning home by car to Agumbe after visiting Mulky Venkataramana Temple. When they reached Shivapura, a truck rammed into their car, killing the three instantly and injuring the children.
The children have been admitted to Manipal hospital.
It is learnt that Manohar was a hotelier in Someshwar.
More details awaited.