Malpe, Feb 09, 2024: The cleaner of a water supply tanker lost his life after the vehicle went out of control of the driver, hit an electric pole and fell into an eight feet deep gorge at Malpe late night on Wednesday.
The deceased is Janardhan. The injured driver has been admitted to Manipal Hospital. The tanker used to supply water to Malpe port.
On Wednesday the tanker was filled with water from a well and was heading towards the port when the mishap took place. Negligent driving is said to be the reason for the mishap.