Mangaluru: A car carrying students from Udupi to Mangaluru overturned and plunged into a roadside drain near Panambur on the Surathkal-Mangaluru National Highway after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on Sunday.

Despite the impact, all the students travelling in the car escaped unhurt. No casualties were reported in the accident.

The vehicle reportedly went out of control before overturning and falling into the roadside drain. The incident caused concern among passers-by, given the possibility of serious injuries to those inside the car.

Fortunately, all occupants escaped without injuries, averting what could have been a major accident.

Following the incident, Panambur police visited the spot and inspected the accident site. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident were not immediately available.