Mangaluru: Woman Crushed to Death After Scooter Skids on Pothole
MANGALURU, Karnataka — A horrifying road accident on National Highway 66 near Kuloor claimed the life of a 44-year-old woman on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
The victim, identified as Madhavi, was riding her scooter when it reportedly skidded on a pothole. According to police, she lost balance and fell onto the road, where she was tragically run over by a fish-laden lorry trailing behind.
A disturbing video of the incident has surfaced online, showing the sequence of events leading up to her death. Despite efforts from bystanders to assist, Madhavi succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Authorities said the lorry driver, Mohammed Farooq, was arrested shortly after the accident. He has since been released on bail. Meanwhile, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials have also been booked for negligence, as poor road maintenance was cited as a contributing factor in the fatal crash.
The incident has sparked outrage across Mangaluru, with residents calling for urgent repairs on NH-66 and accountability for civic negligence.
Police have launched a formal investigation into the case.
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