Bantwala, Oct. 21: Two persons were killed on the spot in a major accident that occurred between a KSRTC bus and a Santro Car near Purlipaadi, Kalldka on Monday, October 21st.
One of the deceased has been identified as Jossy Sequeira (35) from Uppinangady who was working as priest in Shimoga. The other deceased is his brother’s wife.
T is said that they were travelling in a car from Uppinangady to Mother of God Church, Mogarnad to attend a relative’s wedding. On the way, a KSRTC bus plying from Mangalore to Puttur rammed into their car which was heading in the opposite direction.
Only two of them were present in the car. The impact of the collision was said to be so high that the car is completely damaged and there was no chance of survival.
The bus driver who sustained injuries has been admitted to a private hospital.
The case has been registered with the Bantwal Town Police Station and investigations are on.