Kundapur: Auto-rickshaw driver killed after pickup truck collision


Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (TP)

Kundapur, Oct 18: In a tragic road accident, an auto-rickshaw driver lost his life on the spot after a pickup truck rammed into his rickshaw at Shirooru Kelapete on Saturday, October 18.

The deceased has been identified as Kara Iliyas (49), a resident of Hadavinkone New Colony, Shirooru village.

According to sources, a fish-laden pickup truck traveling from Malpe towards Bhatkal collided with an auto-rickshaw heading towards the Shirooru market from behind.

Due to the severe impact, the auto-rickshaw driver sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot.

A case has been registered at the Byndoor police station.

 

 

 

  

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  • Anil Shenoy, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 18 2025

    Many mishaps are happening nowadays. Police should be strict and check for alcohol. It should be like gujarat, they are very strict.

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