Mangalore: A speeding bus – in a bid to overtake – reportedly rammed into the car, leaving one dead and five persons injured at Mani, Puttur on Sunday October 26.
The deceased has been identified as Yusuf Noufal (24), an alumnus of St Aloysius College, Mangalore. Son of Yakoob and Zubeda, Yusuf hails from Padil.
It is learnt that Yusuf was driving the car with his family, when the accident took place. He died on the spot, said family sources.
According to the police, the car was on its way from Mangalore to Madikeri, was hit by the KSRTC bus plying from Puttur to Mangalore. There were 7 persons in the car. Yusuf and others were on their way to Madikeri.
The body was shifted to Wenlock hospital. A case has been registered in the Puttur police station.