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Omni driver dies in head-on collision

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Madkeri: In a tragic accident, a car driver was killed after a Maruti Baleno and Maruti Omni collided head-on in Shrimangala-Ponampatte National Highway near Hudkeri, Belluru Village.

Victim has been identified as Manjunath (50), a resident of Kaibilira, Taavalageri Village of T Shettigeri Gram Panchayat. It is said that Manjunath died on the spot after Maruti Baleno crashed into his Omni injuring him severely on chest and abdomen region. Manjunath was alone in the vehicle.

The two persons in Baleno Car were also reportedly injured in the incident. However, after witnessing the death of Manjunath, they fled the spot.

Manjunath was returning to T Shettigeri Village after attending court proceedings in Ponnampete. Baleno car was plying towards Gonikoppa from Kutta.

Baleno belongs to Siddapura Academy (KA 14 N 7495). Manjunath had purchased his Maruthi Omni a year ago. He is survived by his wife and a son.

M T Kaariyappa, President of Srimangala Horata Samithi stated that tourists from Kerala drove recklessly. As there is dense forest in the curves, vehicles from opposite direction cannot be seen. This leads to repeated accidents in this region, he added. He also called upon the police department and PWD should clear the road problem.

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