Udupi: A tempo ferrying a troupe of Tiger Dancers lost control and overturned, resulting in the death of one of the dancers and injuring many others. The incident reportedly occurred near Santhekatte
The deceased has been identified as Padubidri resident Sumanth (22).
Those who were injured in the incident are currently being treated at the KMC Hospital in Manipal.
The troupe was reportedly plying to Nejari near Santhekatte to participate in a ‘Ganesha Visarjan’ procession when the incident occurred.
The Udupi and Malpe police reached the scene of the accident and conducted a preliminary investigation.