Karkala, April 9, 2013: A tragic mishap involving an interlock laden truck near Belman on April 8, Monday evening, resulted in the death of one person and injuries to three others.
The mishap took place when the heavily loaded truck skid and overturned at Kodimar-Indar at around 5 pm. It was on way to Mundkur from Karkala when the mishap took place. There were four labourers in the truck.
The deceased is Devaraj hailing from Yadagiri. The condition of one of the three injured, Esha from Yadagiri is said to be critical.
A brake failure is said to be the cause of the mishap. The driver however was lucky as he escaped unhurt. The injured have been admitted to Manipal Hospital.
Karkala police have registered a case.