Mangaluru: Four children with special needs escape unhurt as container truck hits school taxi

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 6, 2026: Six people, including four children with special needs, a teacher and the driver, had a narrow escape after a container truck rammed into a school taxi near Pavanje Junction in Haleyangady on Thursday night.

The impact left the rear portion of the taxi badly damaged. However, all six occupants escaped without injuries.

The incident occurred near the barricades installed at Pavanje Junction to prevent road accidents. The taxi was travelling from Haleyangady towards Surathkal, carrying the children and their teacher.

According to reports, the taxi driver was attempting to overtake the container truck from the left near the junction when the collision occurred. The truck was reportedly heading towards Mangaluru.

The accident briefly disrupted traffic on the highway, causing inconvenience to motorists. Local autorickshaw drivers and personnel from the Mangaluru North Traffic Police rushed to the spot and inspected the scene.

The damaged taxi and container truck were later moved off the road, restoring normal traffic movement.