Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Nov 23: After two motor bikes collided with each other at Kulur on the night of Thursday November 22, two riders seated on one of the motor bikes fell into the river along with their vehicle and lost their lives.

The deceased have been identified as Nikhil (21) from Akash Bhavan here, and Vijesh (22), a resident of Bangra Kulur in the city.

Four young men seated on two motor bikes were moving towards a resort located on the banks of Kulur River. Because of high speed of the two vehicles, the riders lost control and the two vehicles hit each other. The motor bike on which Nikhil and Vijesh were seated fell into the river along with their motor bike, and drowned.

Immediately after the accident, an attempt was made to rescue the youngsters from the river with the help of locals. But pitch dark conditions turned the effort futile. The level of water in the river was also high, and the motor bike had reached the depths of the river.

Senior police officers later visited the spot, inspected the area, and guided the police.