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Siblings die in car-scooter collision in Karnataka

Two siblings died in a road accident in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district when their scooter collided with a car.

Published on: Oct 5, 2022, 11:28:23 IST
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A youth and his school going sister died after their scooter collided with a car on a highway in Sullia taluk of Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Wednesday.

A brother and sister duo succumbed after a grave road accident in Sullia taluk of Karnataka.
A brother and sister duo succumbed after a grave road accident in Sullia taluk of Karnataka.

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The accident occurred on the Subrahmanya - Jalsoor state highway on Tuesday afternoon at Elimale in Sullia taluk, police said.

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The deceased have been identified as Nishant of Kadapala Bajinadka and his younger sister Moksha.

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The duo were seriously injured in the accident and were rushed to the government hospital at Sullia.

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While Nishant died on the way to hospital, Moksha succumbed to injuries while being taken to Mangaluru for specialised treatment.

 
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