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Driver dies after truck carrying laterite stones topples

Published On : 02 Mar 2016   |  Reported By : Canaranews Network


Kasargod: In a tragic incident, a truck driver lost his life after the truck carrying a load of laterite stone fell into the roadside gorge at Majibail near Manjeshwar on Tuesday March 1. The truck cleaner, who suffered grievous injuries was admitted into a hospital for treatment.

The accident occurred when the truck was moving through the road bend at Pajingaru near Majibail on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Prakash, resident of Pulikuthi near Manglpady.

It is said that the driver lost control over the vehicle when driving through Pajingaru, after which the truck tumbled into 60 feet deep gorge. Both the driver and cleaner had got stuck under the truck. Locals rushed to their help, helped them out of the situation, and made arrangements to take them to Mangaluru for treatment. But Prakash breathed his last on the way.

Postmortem of the mortal remains of Prakash was conducted at the government hospital, Mangalpady. Prakash is survived by mother, wife, a son, a daughter, and siblings.

 







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