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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Mar 23: In yet another accident at Nanthoor, a woman was killed on the spot after a bus hit her on the morning of Wednesday March 23.
The deceased has been identified as Joyline Monis (24), a lecturer of commerce at St Agnes College, and daughter of John Monis, editor of a Konkani monthly magazine.
Police sources said that Joyline was riding pillion with her sister in an Activa when the accident took place. Her sister lost balance on the edge of the road and Joyline fell. A bus (route number 15) which was passing by then moved on her, killing her instantly.
Joyline's sister who was riding escaped unhurt.
As soon as the accident took place, a big crowd gathered at the spot and started protesting. They also stopped vehicles.
Police arrived at the spot and tried to bring the situation under control.