Brahmavar: A woman was seriously injured in a chain collision involving a truck, a car and a scooter on National Highway 66 near Herur, close to Brahmavar, on Friday morning.

The injured woman has been identified as Senita, a resident of Barkur who works as a clerk at a private establishment in Kallianpur. She was travelling by car from Barkur towards Santhekatte when the accident occurred at around 8 am.

The collision left her trapped inside the severely damaged car, requiring the intervention of local residents and an ambulance driver to rescue her from the wreckage. She was subsequently shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment.

Truck parked on highway after tyre puncture

According to reports, the accident occurred after a truck transporting timber from Hallady towards Uppinangady suffered a tyre puncture on NH 66 near Herur.

The truck was reportedly parked on the left side of the highway while a mechanic worked on replacing the damaged tyre with the spare. However, warning signs had allegedly not been placed on the road to alert approaching motorists to the stationary vehicle.

While the truck was undergoing repairs, Senita approached the spot in her car. The car reportedly collided with a scooter before crashing into the rear of the parked truck, resulting in a chain collision involving all three vehicles.

The absence of warning signs around the stationary truck has raised concerns about the safety precautions required when vehicles are stopped on busy highways for emergency repairs.

Car severely damaged in collision

The impact of the collision left Senita’s car severely mangled, while the scooter also sustained damage. Senita was trapped inside the car and suffered serious injuries.

The condition of the vehicle made the rescue operation particularly urgent, prompting people at the scene to intervene before professional assistance could arrive.

Jeevan Mitra ambulance driver Kishore Shetty from Kota and local residents rushed to the spot and helped rescue Senita from the wreckage.

After she was extricated from the damaged car, she was shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for further treatment.

The prompt response from the ambulance driver and residents helped ensure that the injured woman could be taken for medical care following the accident.

Brahmavar police inspect accident site

Brahmavar police visited the scene following the accident and conducted an inspection. A case was registered in connection with the incident.

The circumstances surrounding the collision, including the positioning of the truck and the reported absence of warning signs, are relevant to establishing how the accident occurred.

The incident serves as a reminder of the risks posed by stationary heavy vehicles on national highways, particularly when they are undergoing repairs. Proper warning signs and adequate precautions are essential to alert approaching drivers and reduce the likelihood of further collisions.

With NH 66 carrying regular traffic through the Brahmavar region, motorists need to remain alert to vehicles stopped along the roadside. At the same time, drivers of heavy vehicles and those undertaking roadside repairs must take appropriate safety measures to warn other road users.

The accident near Herur highlights the potentially serious consequences of a chain collision involving multiple vehicles. Senita was taken to hospital with serious injuries, while the police investigation is expected to establish the circumstances leading to the crash.