Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (MS)
Kasargod, Jul 10: In a tragic incident that occurred at Kattunkavala Churuthil on Malnad highway on the morning of Saturday morning, a bike rider lost his life as the Kerala State bus (KSRTC) moved backwards after the driver lost control and crushed the bike rider who was following the bike from rear end.
Kappal Makel Joshi (45), resident of Etithat and rubber tapping labourer, is the unfortunate victim of this mishap.
One portion of the road had collapsed few days ago due to rain. So only one part of the road was allowed to be used by vehicles. Passengers had to board the bus at an elevated point. When the KSRTC driver stopped the bus for the passengers to board, it slipped and moved back and hit the bike rider who was tailing from rear end.
Though Joshi, who was stuck underneath the bus was rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to the injuries.