Yashodhar Bangera
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, May 29: Two women died and two other persons sustained injuries in an accident near PV Nilaya, Nellikar under Moodbidri police limits on Monday May 29.
The deceased have been identified as Sujata Bhat (40), wife of Jayant Bhat, a resident of Punjalkatte, and her neighbour Vasanthi Bhat (80).
The accident took place when an Alto car moving from Punjalkatte to Sringeri collided with a private bus that was plying towards Karkala.
Jayant Bhat who was driving the car sustained injuries and has been admitted to a hospital in Karkala. His mother Jalajamma (80) who was also in the car was seriously injured and shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Jayant's sons Sukesh and Sandesh escaped with minor injuries, it is learnt.
A case has been registered in Moodbidri police station.