Mangaluru: Two people sustained serious injuries after a car lost control and crashed into an electric pole near the Surya Woods turn at Maroli in Mangaluru at night.
According to reports, the accident occurred when the driver reportedly tried to avoid a pothole on the road and lost control of the vehicle.
Impact sends pole through car
The car veered off its path and collided with an electric pole with considerable force. The impact was so severe that the pole pierced through the middle of the vehicle, leaving the car badly damaged.
The incident occurred near the Surya Woods turn, where the accident caused concern among motorists and local residents.
Two occupants seriously injured
Two occupants of the car sustained serious injuries in the accident. They were subsequently shifted to a hospital for treatment.
Further details regarding the identities and condition of the injured persons were not immediately available.
The incident has also raised concerns about road conditions in the area, particularly the presence of potholes that can pose risks to motorists, especially at night.