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Kaup: Fatal accident on Mangaluru–Udupi national highway; one dead, two injured

  •   Fri, Apr 17 2026 09:34:50 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Kaup

Kaup, Apr 17: A horrific road accident on the Mangaluru–Udupi national highway near Pangala Kattikere claimed one life and left two others seriously injured on Friday, April 17.

The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Kaup police station when a lorry collided with a car travelling from Mangaluru towards Udupi. The impact was so severe that the car was completely crushed.

One occupant of the car died on the spot. The two others, who sustained grievous injuries, were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.

Kaup police personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to manage traffic and have initiated a formal investigation into the cause of the collision.
  

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  • Kusuma Kumari Gunji, Nellore /Kodyadka

    Fri, Apr 17 2026

    Looks like an overspeeding accident Drive slowly on highways to prevent accidents, especially during peak hours. Feeling sad at the loss of life

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  • Vicky D,, Dubai.

    Fri, Apr 17 2026

    There is a saying 'slow and steady wins the race. May take more time but safety is of Comes first. Rest in God's hands.

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  • Vicky D,, Dubai.

    Fri, Apr 17 2026

    Overspending and reckless driving. There is a saying slow and steady covers the distance safe . Rest in God's hands.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 17 2026

    Visible impact of the vehicle explains likely cause of this deadly incident/accident. Let's pray that the injured members recover well soon R.I.P.

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