Kasargod : LPG tanker rolls into gorge ; driver, cleaner injured

Mangalore Today News Network

Kasargod, July 20, 2016: The driver and cleaner of a gas tanker sustained minor injuries after the vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Kumble Shiriya on NH 16 on July 19, Tuesday.

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The mishap occurred after the driver of the LPG tanker which was on way to Kochi from Mangaluru lost control over his vehicle while trying to overtake another vehicle. The mishap affected traffic on the Mangaluru-Kasargod stretch for some time. Cops who rushed to the spot diverted many vehicles on the Bandyodu-Permude-Seetangoli and Kumble route.

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Munaf Riyaz, Permude	Wed, July-20-2016, 1:42
Tankers move very recklessly and the sped governors for these vehicles is must.
Arundathi Nair, Kerala	Wed, July-20-2016, 1:26
Luckily thee was no leakage of LPG . The driver’s of the heavy vehicle have to be trained well as its not an easy task to drive these vehicle with out a proper training.
Henry D’Souza, Mangalore	Wed, July-20-2016, 1:21
The tankers move at a uncontrollable speed and prone to risk.

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