Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod
Kasargod, Mar 8: A couple was killed on the spot in a tragic accident at Vamanjoor checkpost near Manjeshwar here on Tuesday Mach 8.
The deceased have been identified as Zakir (32) and his wife Haseena (24), residents of Pavoor.
The couple's one-year-old daughter escaped with minor injuries.
Zakir and Haseena were riding towards Uppala when the accident took place. It is said that while trying to overtake a lorry, Zakir hit his two-wheeler into a car, and due to the impact, both Zakir and Haseena were thrown on to the road. Immediately, another vehicle passed over them, killing Zakir on the spot and grievously injuring Haseena.
Haseena was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced brought dead.
Following the accident, the traffic on the national highway was affected for sometime.
Manjeshwar police have registered a case.