Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Sep 4: A tempo carrying a group of tiger dance performers toppled near Santhekatte here, killing one and seriously injuring two. This incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, September 4.
The tempo bearing registration no KA-21 A-8344 was plying from Kemmannu to Santhekatte. As it approached Nejar of Santhekatte, the driver lost the control of the vehicle as he was driving the same at high speed as a result of which the templo toppled.
Sumanth (27), one of the troupe member, died in the accident. Two people who are seriously injured are admitted to KMC hospital in Manipal. Others who received minor injuries are being treated at the Goretti hospital of Kalianpur. There were 17 people in the tempo according to sources.
Police visited the spot and undertook investigation.