Daijiworld News Network - Puttur (GA)
Puttur, Jun 28: Two persons were injured critically when a jeep collided with a scooter near Gandhi Park at Uppinangady near here on Tuesday June 27 morning.
The injured have been identified as Robert D'Souza, a resident of Nekkilady and Kushalappa. Robert is an official with the revenue department.
Kushalappa and Robert were coming on a scooter on Tuesday morning from Uppinangady. While Kushalappa was riding the scooter, Robert was riding pillion. As they reached near Gandhi Park, a recklessly driven jeep, speeding from opposite direction collided with the scooter.
As a result both Kushalappa and Robert fell on the road and sustained serious injuries. They were immediately admitted to a private hospital in Mangalore.
The jeep is said to be owned by former ZP president Somanath. The Uppinangady police have registered a case against the jeep driver in this regard.