Surathkal, May 12, 2014 : An accident between a lorry and rickshaw on NH 66 at Mukka claimed life of three on Monday morning, May 12.
The accident occurred when Sunil (24), auto driver was taking his sister Saritha and her kids Nishmitha (11), Manish (9) to attend function in Padre from Vamanjoor. However when they reached Mukka upon realizing that they had lost the way Sunil took a U-turn.
It is at this time the lorry which was going to Mangalore from Mumbai not only rammed the rickshaw from behind but also ran over them.
The impact was such that Saritha was thrown off from the rickshaw while the others got crushed.
The locals helped in pulling out the bodies of Sunil, Nishmitha and Manish while Saritha was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Surathkal police have registered a case.