Sullia: Two riders killed in scooter–tanker collision near Chapalla curve

Mangalore Today News Network

Sullia, May 6, 2026: Two persons riding a scooter were killed in a collision with a tanker at Chapalla curve near Savanur on the Subrahmanya–Manjeshwar interstate highway on Tuesday evening.

The deceased have been identified as Yagnesh (20), a resident of Goltamajalu near Kalladka in Bantwal taluk, and Jagan (21), a resident of Bharanya in Panaje village. The accident occurred while they were returning home after visiting a temple in Alankaru village.

Yagnesh, who worked as a delivery boy, is survived by his father, mother, and brother. Jagan was a final-year BCom student at a private college in Puttur. He had been living at his grandmother’s house in Kollakeeru near Kalladka since childhood and is said to have travelled abroad for an internship. He is also survived by his father, mother, and brother.

The incident took place around 5 pm when the two were heading home on a scooter. At Chapalla curve, their vehicle collided with a water tanker coming from the opposite direction. The tanker driver reportedly tried to avoid the collision by swerving left, but lost control. The vehicle turned nearly 90 degrees and fell into a roadside ditch. The scooter got trapped under the tanker’s wheel, pinning both riders underneath.

Yagnesh died on the spot, while Jagan, who sustained severe injuries, died on the way to the hospital. The impact of the accident was severe.

Bellare police station officer Eerayya Doontoor visited the spot, and a case has been registered.

In a related incident, another motorcyclist travelling along the same route applied sudden brakes, causing the bike to skid. Two persons sustained minor injuries. Traffic movement was disrupted for some time following the accident.

Locals said that accidents have occurred earlier at the same spot, which is known for its dangerous curve, and warned that more accidents are likely if corrective measures are not taken.