Bantwal, Aug 20, 2013: An accident involving a truck and an autorickshaw at Veerakambha here on August 19, Monday claimed the life of a woman while leaving four others injured.
The truck laden with chickens collided head on into the autorickshaw at Erme Majal killing Kusuma (56) of Kelinje. The autorickshaw driver Yatin and passengers Vishwanath, Jayanth and Harinakshi sustained serious injuries. Sources said the truck was over speeding and eventually went out of control of its driver leading to the mishap.
Kusuma’s hands were severed due to the impact of the collision. Though she was immediately rushed to the hospital, she was declared brought dead.
The truck driver has been arrested for reckless driving. Vittal police have registered a case.