Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, May 28: In a ghastly accident that occurred between a van and a stationed tanker on national highway 73 near Farangipet on Friday May 28 afternoon, two people died and one was injured grievously.
The deceased are identified as Dawood (27) and Mohammad Unnaiz (33), both residents of Pudu village in Farangipet. Mohammad Mustafa (46), who was seriously injured is admitted to a private hospital in Thumbe. All were traders in dry fish at Bunder in the city.
It is learnt that Omni van, which was on its way from Mangaluru to BC Road, went out of the control of the driver and collided into tanker that was parked by the road side near Mandovi showroom at Adyar. The Omni was badly mangled due to the impact of the collision.
Police visited the spot and undertook necessary action.