A tragic accident occurred near RNS Hospital in Murdeshwar on Saturday around 2 p.m. when a bike rider collided with a stationary lorry on the National Highway. The rider, identified as Narayana Sukrappa Naik (42) from Shirali in Bhatkal taluk, suffered severe injuries and was rushed to RNS Hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
According to police sources, the lorry had come to a sudden stop due to an engine failure, leading to the fatal collision. Both the lorry and the motorcycle were traveling from Bhatkal towards Honnavar at the time of the accident.
The Murdeshwar police have registered a case, and an investigation is currently underway to determine further details and accountability.
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