Crash Claims Auto Driver's Life After Pickup Collision

Byndoor:

A tragic accident occurred in Shiroor'sKelapete area when a pickup vehicle slammed into an auto-rickshaw, resulting in the immediate death of the rickshaw driver.

The deceased was identified as Iliyas (49), a resident of Hadavinakone New Colony in Shiroor village. The incident unfolded as a fish-carrying vehicle traveling from Malpe toward Bhatkal struck the auto-rickshaw, which was heading toward Shiroor Market, from behind.

The force of the impact left the driver critically injured, and he succumbed at the scene. A case has been registered at Byndoor police station regarding the matter.