Mangaluru: Woman killed in collision between scooter and container; husband injured

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangalore, 17 September: In a tragic road accident, Lavanya (27), who was riding pillion on a scooter, died instantly after a collision with a container truck on the Kuloor Bridge.

The incident occurred on Sunday around 4:00 p.m.

Shakil Suvarna, the victim's husband, was riding the scooter (KA 19 EL 1215) with Lavanya behind him as they were travelling from Panambur towards Kavoor.

As they reached the Kuloor Bridge, a container truck (KA 19 AE 0788) coming from the Panambur side recklessly and negligently swerved to the left without any indicator and collided with their scooter from the right.

The impact caused both Shakil and Lavanya to fall on the road. Tragically, Lavanya was run over by the left rear wheel of the truck, resulting in fatal head injuries.

She died at the scene of the accident, while Shakil suffered minor injuries. The local authorities have registered the case and are investigating the accident.