Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Five Killed in LCV Accident on NH-66
A small truck carrying decoration materials and workers crashed into a divider on a big road near Udupi.
Five workers from North India died, and seven others, including the driver, got hurt.
The driver is in the hospital's special care unit.
The truck was going from one place to another when the driver lost control, causing the accident.
The police are still gathering more details.
Five laborers from North India died in an LCV accident on NH-66 near Udupi.
Seven others, including the driver, were injured and are receiving treatment.
The vehicle was transporting decoration materials when the driver lost control.
The LCV collided with a road divider and overturned onto the service road.
The driver, identified as Ranjith, is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
- Who
- Laborers from North India and the driver, Ranjith
- What
- An LCV overturned after colliding with a road divider
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- NH-66 near Kotalakatte, about 15 km from Udupi
- Why
- The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle
- Location
- NH-66 near Kotalakatte, Udupi
- Date
- Sunday
- Vehicle Type
- Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
- Fatalities
- 5
- Injured
- 7
- Driver's Condition
- Admitted to ICU
- Cargo
- Decoration materials
