Udupi: A three-vehicle collision involving two cars and an autorickshaw occurred on the Ambagilu–Kalsanka road on Sunday evening, leaving several occupants with minor injuries. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported in the mishap.
The accident briefly disrupted traffic on the busy stretch as local residents and motorists gathered at the scene before police arrived to regulate vehicular movement.
Two cars and autorickshaw collide
According to preliminary information, the accident involved two cars and an autorickshaw. The circumstances leading to the collision are yet to be established, and police are investigating the sequence of events.
The impact caused damage to the vehicles, but all the occupants escaped with relatively minor injuries.
Passers-by and local residents extended assistance to those involved before emergency responders reached the spot.
Occupants sustain minor injuries
Police said the occupants of the vehicles suffered minor injuries in the accident. They received immediate assistance, and no serious casualties have been reported so far.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those injured.
The timely response of people at the scene helped ensure that those involved received prompt attention.
Police inspect accident site
Personnel from the local police station reached the accident site shortly after receiving information about the collision.
The officers inspected the scene, documented the damaged vehicles and initiated an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Investigators are expected to examine factors such as vehicle movement, road conditions and driver statements before arriving at a conclusion.
Further inquiry under way
Police have stated that the cause of the accident has not yet been ascertained and that further investigation is in progress.
More details, including the circumstances that led to the collision and whether any traffic violations contributed to the mishap, are expected to emerge after the inquiry is completed.