Mulky: Ghastly accident leaves three dead, nine injured

February 15, 2011

Mulky, February 15: Three persons, including the driver were killed, and nine others injured when a Sports Utility Vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a roadside ditch at Kolnad near Padupanambur under Mulki police station limits on Tuesday.

According to an eye witness, the accident took place when the SUV in an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle veered to the left, lost control and fell into the ditch at around 1:00pm.

The victims have been identified as Mohammad Asif (24), the driver, his brother Mohammad Ashraf (26), sons of Ismaeel, a resident of Krishnapur and Imran (23) son of Hameed, a resident of Chokkabettu. The two brothers had a mobile shop in Krishnapur, while Imran was a cable worker at MRPL.

Among the nine injured who had been admitted at Unity Hospital in the city, the condition of 11 year old boy Afreedi, who has suffered head injuries is said to be serious. Hospital sources said that the boy was shifted to operation theatre from Intensive Care Unit at around 5:00pm for an emergency operation.

Other eight injured are Mohammad Azharuddin (21), son of Hasanabba, Mohammed Shamil (20) a student of Shrinivas College and son of Abbas, Mohammad Zahid (24) son of Ashraf, Mohammed Faizal (24), son of Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Ashraf Kutta (27) son of Abdullah, Nadeem (14), Sameer (24) Imran (20).

All the deceased and the injured were residents of Chokkabettu, Surathkal and nearby areas.

Imran, who is recovering at the hospital, revealed that he and his friends were on their way to Udupi after participating in Milad celebrations in their hometown, when the accident took place.

Mulky police have registered a case.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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