Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur

Puttur, Nov 1: A tragic accident on Saturday, November 1, in the evening, has claimed the life of a six-year-old girl and left five passengers injured near Parpunja Kollattadka village on the Mani-Mysuru National Highway.

The deceased has been identified as Shajwa Fatima (6), daughter of auto driver Hanif, a resident of Bannuru, Puttur taluk.

Reports say the accident occurred near the local hall when an auto, travelling from Puttur city towards Tingaladi, collided with a car coming from Sullia towards Puttur, leaving the rickshaw completely wrecked.

Among the injured, two were shifted to Mangaluru for advanced treatment, while three were admitted to a private hospital in Puttur.

Further details about the incident are awaited.

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