Udupi: A minor road mishap occurred on Monday afternoon when a car traveling from Mangaluru to Udupi overturned near the Udyavara Bridge along National Highway 66, briefly alarming commuters.
As per initial reports, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip over and land on the central divider. Despite the dramatic nature of the accident, all passengers escaped without injuries, offering relief to onlookers and emergency responders alike.
The accident led to a short-lived traffic jam on this high-density stretch of the highway. Local police and highway personnel arrived swiftly to manage the situation. The vehicle was promptly cleared from the road, and normal traffic movement was restored within a short span.
Authorities are expected to examine the cause more closely, though driver error is believed to be the likely reason behind the mishap.