A significant road accident occurred this morning around 8:35 AM near Mukka within the Suratkal Police Station limits. The incident involved a Sri Vani School van (KA 19 AE 7112) and a BMW car (KA 51 MC 7575) owned by Imad Abdul Najid, a 21-year-old student of Nitte Engineering College.
Initial reports indicate that the accident occurred when both vehicles attempted to overtake each other, resulting in a collision. Subsequently, there was a heated argument between the driver of the BMW and the school bus driver.
Authorities promptly responded to the scene. “I visited the spot immediately after the incident and have taken action as per the Motor Vehicles Act against the owner of the car numbered KA 51 MC 7575,” stated the police officer in charge.
The occupants of the BMW included Imad Abdul Najid (21 years), Kumari Akshaya (21 years), and Ahmad Abbas (21 years). Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the situation did not escalate further after the initial argument. The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.