In a tragic incident on Monday evening, Nasir Siddiq lost his life after being hit by a bus while standing beside his car on NH-66 near Arate bridge in Kundapur. The accident occurred around 8:45 p.m. when Nasir, who was driving the car, stepped out to inspect a noise coming from the vehicle.
According to a complaint filed by Mohammad Ammar from Bhatkal, he, along with his wife and mother-in-law, was returning from a private hospital in Mangaluru in Nasir’s car. Just as Nasir was about to re-enter the vehicle, a bus, allegedly driven at high speed and recklessly by Manjunath, struck him as he stood next to the car door.
The impact threw Nasir onto the road, causing him to suffer critical head injuries. Despite efforts to save him, Nasir was declared dead upon arrival at the Kundapur Government Hospital.
A case has been registered at the Gangolli police station, and investigations are underway.
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