Stepher Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod (MS)
Kasargod, Feb 23: In a tragic accident that occurred on the morning of Sunday, February 23 at Arikkadi near Kumble, a young girl was killed when a Karnataka KSRTC bus hit her while she was crossing the road.
The deceased has been identified as Alhan Nehanin (7), daughter of Yousuf Amir, a resident of Arikkadi Tipu Nagar, and a second grade student of St Monica school of Kumble in the district.
Nehanin was returning home after attending Madrasa class. While she was crossing the national highway at Arikkadi, the KSRTC bus which was plying towards Kasargod from Mangaluru hit her.
The girl who was grievously injued was taken to Kumble district government hospital immediately. However, she succumbed to her injuries.
Kumble police have registered a case and confiscated the bus.