Lorry Overturns after Collision with Car near Santyar in Puttur; Several Injured
Puttur: A lorry and a car were involved in a serious road accident near Santyar on National Highway 275 on Thursday, leaving the lorry overturned across the road and the occupants of a car injured.
According to preliminary information, the accident occurred when the lorry attempted to overtake a car travelling ahead of it. The collision caused the lorry driver to lose control, resulting in the vehicle overturning across the highway. Overspeeding and a hurried overtaking manoeuvre are suspected to have contributed to the accident.
The occupants of the car sustained injuries. Local residents and passers-by promptly came to their assistance and helped arrange for their transfer to a hospital.
As the overturned lorry blocked the highway, traffic on National Highway 275 came to a complete standstill for some time, with hundreds of vehicles stranded in long queues on both sides of the road.
Puttur traffic police visited the spot and inspected the scene. A crane was used to remove the overturned lorry and restore the smooth flow of traffic.
Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.