Uppinangady: A major accident involving a private bus and a lorry occurred near Nekkiladi junction on the National Highway in Uppinangady. The incident took place when a private bus heading from Mangaluru towards Uppinangady collided with a lorry entering the main road from Puttur.
Due to the intensity of the impact, both vehicles sustained significant damage. The front portions of the bus and the lorry were badly crumpled, indicating the force of the crash.
Thankfully, despite the severity of the collision, no passengers or crew were injured. Eyewitnesses on the scene reported a moment of panic but expressed relief that everyone inside the bus walked away unscathed.
Local police arrived at the accident site promptly after receiving the alert. They have begun an initial investigation to determine the exact cause of the mishap. Traffic was temporarily affected in the area but was brought back to normal soon after authorities cleared the wreckage.
The incident has once again raised concerns over road safety, especially at busy intersections along the highway where visibility and speed remain critical issues.
Officials have urged drivers to remain vigilant, particularly in congested or accident-prone zones like Nekkiladi, which has seen multiple such incidents in recent times.