Mangaluru, September 9, 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Kuloor Royal Oak in Mangaluru when a scooter rider, identified as Madhavi, an employee at A.J. Hospital, lost her life after her vehicle hit a pothole on the highway, causing her to be thrown onto the road. A fish lorry following closely behind ran over her, resulting in her death at the scene.

Madhavi was riding her scooter from Kuloor towards A.J. Hospital for work when the vehicle hit a pothole, causing it to skid and topple. The impact threw her onto the road, where the lorry ran over her abdomen, leading to fatal injuries. Her body was subsequently sent to A.J. Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Officers from the Mangaluru North Traffic Police visited the accident site for inspection and have seized both the fish lorry and the scooter involved in the incident. A case has been registered at the Mangaluru North Traffic Police Station, and further investigations are underway to ascertain additional details.

The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by potholes on Mangaluru’s highways, raising concerns about road safety in the region.