Daijiworld Media Network - Mandya (SP)
Mandya, Oct 3: Four persons including a woman were killed in an accident which happened at Guttalu Road in the town on the night of Tuesday October 2.
The accident happened as the vehicle went out of control of its driver and began moving erratically. The accident also inflicted serious injuries on seven persons, three of whom are stated to be in critical condition.
The truck in question was loaded with tender coconut. It came into the town from the direction of K M Doddi. When moving on Guttalu Road, the vehicle suddenly strayed from its path and directly rushed towards some pedestrians. It also hit a motor bike and a scooter before coming to a stop. Its driver, who developed cold feet after causing the accident, fled from the scene.
The deceased have been identified as Girijamma, Rahul, Rafi, and Shashank.
Natesh, Kokila, Vinay, Rizwan, Syed Niamak , Zameer Khan and Prasanna suffered serious injuries. Out of them, condition of Vinay, Natesh and Kokila is said to be critical. All of them stand admitted into NIMHANS Bengaluru.
The police personnel of the town station here visited the spot, registered a case, and began investigation.