Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Three Killed in Tanker Collision After Cow on Road in Mangaluru
Imagine a big cow walked onto a busy road.
A truck carrying gas saw the cow and stopped quickly.
The car behind the truck also stopped.
But, another big truck, going too fast or with bad brakes, couldn't stop in time.
It smashed into the car, pushing it into the small three-wheeled taxi (auto-rickshaw) in front.
The three-wheeler got squished between the two huge trucks, and sadly, the three people inside died.
This happened in a place where cows often wander onto the road, and people have asked for fences, but nothing has been done.
Three people died when an auto-rickshaw was crushed between two tankers in Mangaluru.
The accident occurred after a cow crossed the road, causing a chain collision.
The auto-rickshaw driver and two passengers were killed instantly.
The collision site is known for stray cattle, and locals have requested better road safety measures.
Police are investigating whether brake failure or driver negligence caused the incident.
- Who
- An auto-rickshaw driver and two passengers
- What
- Were killed when their auto-rickshaw was crushed between two tankers following a chain collision.
- When
- Saturday morning, around 11:15 a.m.
- Where
- Panambur Junction, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- A cow crossing the road caused a gas tanker to brake suddenly, leading to a chain reaction where a second tanker collided with the auto-rickshaw.
Driver Negligence/Mechanical Failure
Infrastructure and Animal Management
Cause of Collision
Driver Negligence/Mechanical Failure
Police are investigating if the speeding tanker had brake failure or if driver negligence led to the crash.
Infrastructure and Animal Management
Locals point out that the accident site is known for stray cattle suddenly appearing on the highway, and previous requests for fencing or stricter monitoring have not been addressed.
- Location
- Panambur Junction, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Date
- Saturday morning
- Time
- Around 11:15 a.m.
- Vehicles Involved
- Two tankers, an auto-rickshaw, an Innova car
- Fatalities
- 3 (auto-rickshaw driver and two passengers)
- Injuries
- Minor injuries to Innova occupants