Vitla: Man critically injured in tanker-van collision

Vitla: The driver of a Trax Toofan van was seriously injured after the vehicle collided with a tanker truck on July 7.

The injured has been identified as Surendra, a resident of Sera. He has been shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru.

The accident took place when the Trax Toofan was on its way back after dropping off workers at a cashew nut factory. The Toofan was severely damaged in the accident.

Highway construction work amid the incessant rainfall in the region, which hindered road visibility caused the accident, locals blamed.

Meanwhile, Vitla police visited the spot and are investigating the matter.