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Udupi: Three killed as car tyre explodes at Katapady

  •   Thu, Feb 27 2014 05:46:06 PM

Udupi: Three killed as car tyre explodes at Katapady

Inchara Udupi
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Feb 27: In a tragic incident, three persons including a child were killed when the tyre of their car exploded and the car turned turtle.

The accident took place on NH 66 at Pangala, Katapady here on Thursday February 27.

The deceased have been identifed as Chaya Shetty (50), Dhruti (6) and Chetan (22).

Chaya's husband Ramesh Shetty was critically injured in the accident.

They were on their way from Uchila to Udupi when the tyre of their Wagon-R car suddenly burst and the car went out of control. The vehicle rolled over, critically injuring the passengers. They were rushed to hospital.

Chetan and Dhruti breathed their last on the way to hospital while Chaya passed away sometime later.

Chetan was a plumber by profession.

Kaup police have registered a case.
  

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  • Sowmya, Chicago

    Fri, Mar 14 2014

    Just got this ness. We were neighbors in blore. I know Shetty uncle and Chaya aunty very well. Desperately trying to get their contact numbers. Need to contact ash win. Can anyone give me their contact information. I have to Absolutely offer my condolences..

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  • Prakash, Belapu

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Very sad news for me,may their soul rest in peace and god may give strength to relatives in this difficult situation.

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  • satyen, goa / muscat

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    Ashwin, very sad to hear about your parents n the child. May god shower peace on the souls n give u strength in this difficult time.

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  • NISHAR AHMED, UAE

    Sat, Mar 01 2014

    VERY TRAGIC AND HEART BREAKING INCIDENT.
    RIP

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  • Joyce Castelino, Manipal

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Very sad. My son told me his classmate died in a car accident. Dhruti always helped her classmate. Dhruti, ur classmates miss u. RIP.

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  • William, Bantwal

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    RIP. High speed is very dangerous specially when driving with old tyres. One cannot do any thing if he is in great speed. Unfortunate death for them.

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  • nathasha shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, May 01 2014

    Rip Dyuthi,chaya aunty,Ramesh uncle.....we miss u all and no 1 can never ever take ua place in our life v ll fore ever remember u whenever v r happy....shubdeep n arpana i m really sorry 2 hear that u lost ua loving daughter in this accident and v not what she meant 2 u guyz i also no u can never come out of thi shock easy but v ll all pray 4 den and also u.....

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  • justice smith, Dubai

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    be prepared for anything unexpected,
    this is called as defensive driving
    u my expect a tyre burst/sudden vehicular entry /bad roads.
    Last 8 days I was on the same road,seen people driving with no discipline, small cars, Maruti ,they are light weight cars can fly easily if control lost. The accident can be caused by only 3 things
    1) The car 2) the driver 3) the conditions ( environment /road /rain all other conditions)
    99% accidents are due to human failure. "Expect anything unexpected" prepared to face this and u will save yourself and other passengers of the car. "Drive Safely"

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  • JANARDHANA ACHARYA, BANGALORE/UDIPI

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Very sad, Whatever the technical reasoning it should not happen.

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  • Richard D'Souza, Mudarangadi, Kallianpur

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Very unfortunate such a tragedy. May their soul rest in peace.

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  • B S Naik, Puttur/Hyd

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Tubeless tyres with nitrogen are safe against tyre burstage in high speeds as the tubeless will not go flat immediately if at all there is a puncture and nitrogen controls the temperature and less expansion as compared to normal air. Maintaining the correct pressure in tyres is most important.

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  • Anonymus,

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    This is a misconception that over inflating will lead overheating. Its actual under inflating that causes the tire burst! Over inflating might affect suspension a little. It's a normal practice in west to inflate tires to its maximum allowed pressure (40psi) to get better mileage.

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  • Mustafa, mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    RIP..
    Very sad...

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  • raju shetty, mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Very sad news rip

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  • sharath, Mangalore/Muscat-Nimr

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    " Seat belts " One of the main cause of death in car accidents.Please wear seat belts, your life could be saved because of it.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    May the Departed Souls RIP...

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  • rahul shetty, udupi

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Very sad news,Let the Almighty grant them eternal rest and give strength to family members to bear the loss.

    Please note - all - don't drive too fast at all in out coastal road and make sure your car being checked regularly and fit to drive on the road, do not comprise at all about the condition of your vehicle just for money saving, if the tire is old please replace

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  • Sunil Rao, Mangalore/USA

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    One more important thing. Never over inflate tyres. Check what is recommended pressure for the car (usually there will be a sticker on the Driver Door opening or manual) and what is written on the tyre too. The air expands in hot weather or after a long drive, so never put more than the required.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Sir very good suggestion, but in a over populated and fastest growing country all this is practically not possible!!

    Despite taking all precautions still if one is destined to meet with serious accident, he will, just take the recent example of Michael Schumacher, who was skiing in one of the top class places with all safety gear in place!!

    There is an apt Sant Kabirdas saying in Hindi

    "Jaako Rakhe Sainya, Maar Sake Na Koy!!
    Baal Na Banka Kari Sakai, Jo Jag Bairy Hoy!!"

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  • M Rao, Mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    Thanks for reminder of this most useful information.

    Hope all car owners follow these simple measures.

    Also, please note to have a hammer, in case your vehicle is having power windows. Otherwise, you will be left trapped in case of any door/window jam.

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  • Rion, udupi

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    Just ensure "we are safe to live". Condolences to the deceased family

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  • Dr Prakash Harischandra, Surathkal

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    The word Pangala reminds a tragic accident in 1989 .. at the same spot when 12 lives were lost. A very sad incident.

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  • Dr Prakash Harischandra, Surathkal

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    My personal condolences to the bereaved ... may god give support to ashwin , arpitha and arpana all the support to face the difficult times.. Our prayers are with you.. from harischandra family.

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  • Herick and shanthi, kavoor

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    A very sad and shocking incident.we miss you.may your souls rest in peace.

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  • capt.cornelio, udyavar

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    This is an eye opener for all of us the way we drive w recklessly.If you are in safe speed even tyre bust cant cause such serious damage to the vehicle.may the soul of these three rest in peace.

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    Very sad. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.may their souls rest in peace.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    Very unfortunate and sad incident. May all the deceased souls rest in peace.

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  • Vasant Raj, Mangalore / Abudhabi

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    Very sad incident..very rarely people check their tyres before travelling. RIP.

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  • Ganesh, Udupi

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    How will you check tier at night 10 clock! The accident happened at night 10. May all the soul rest in peace..

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  • vinaya, mangalore

    Fri, Feb 28 2014

    The accident took place in the afternoon and not at night.

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  • Edward C Maben, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    It probably must have been the front tyre that is responsible for such devastation. While my heart goes out to the family, I must stress a few things I have seen in Mangalore and Udupi. Not a lot of people still follow the seat belt rule. It is very very important to drive with seat belts on. Not just the driver, but everyone. Moreover, not many people are educated about taking safety precautions. Check your brake fluid, engine coolants, engine oil, steering fluid, tyres, etc. Ensure your tires are interchanged at least every 5000/- kilometers. Check for wear and tear. Don't buy tires from the junk yard. Simple rules that we follow will keep us safe from a majority of chances of meeting with accidents on our roads.

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  • RudolfRodrigues, Mumbai

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    Sir this is just another highway, please check out on how people are transported on one of the fastest "expressways" like the Mumbai - Pune Expressway!!!!!

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  • William Rodrigues, Milagres, Mangalore

    Thu, Feb 27 2014

    Very unfortunate that such a tragedy should occur on the highway.

    May be it is due to wear-off of tyre or a nail must have pierced to the tyre.

    Let the Almighty grant them eternal rest and give strength to family members to bear the loss.

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