Five members of a family from Mangaluru were tragically killed in a collision between a NWKRTC bus and a car near Sirsi in Uttar Kannada district on Friday. The incident took place at Bandala in Sirsi taluk. The family was en route to Sirsi for a wedding when the accident occurred. The NWKRTC bus was heading to Kumta from Sirsi at the time.
The victims have been identified as Ramakrishna Babu Rao, 71, Vidyalakshmi Ramakrishna Rao, 67, Pushpa Mohan Rao, 62, Suhas Ganesh Rao, 30, and Aravind, 35. They were all residents of Kinni Kambala near Mangaluru.
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Fortunately, the bus had around 60 passengers on board, who suffered only minor injuries. They were given immediate medical attention. The Sirsi Rural Station Police have now opened an investigation into the incident and have filed a case.
The family was traveling in the car to attend a wedding ceremony at Raghavendra Kalyanamantap in Sirsi. It is a devastating tragedy that has left the entire community in shock and mourning.
Road accidents continue to be a major concern in the region, with many lives lost due to negligence and reckless driving. Authorities must take necessary steps to improve road safety and ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
The loss of five lives in this accident serves as a painful reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic rules and regulations. It is crucial for drivers to exercise caution and be responsible while on the road to protect themselves and others.
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Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims. May they find strength and support during this difficult time.
