Udupi, September 20, 2025 – A collision occurred between a private bus and a car on National Highway 66 near Santhekatte, Udupi city, with passengers narrowly escaping serious injury.

The private bus, traveling from Udupi to Davanagere via Kundapur, collided with a Crysta Fortuner car attempting a U-turn near the divider at Robosoft in Santekatte. The impact damaged both the bus and the car, with passengers in the car sustaining minor injuries, as per initial reports.

SI Prakash S visited the site and conducted an inspection. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident to determine further action.