Speeding car crashes against electric pole; lucky escape for driver

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jan 28, 2016:  A speeding car went out of control of the driver and hit an electric pole late night on January 27, Wednesday near the Pio Mall on Jail Road in the  city.

The electric pole broke into two pieces due to the impact of the collision and the wires above landed

on the car. People around  ran helter skelter for fear of being electrocuted.

The driver fled the scene of the accident soon after.

A case has been registered by the local police.