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Mulki: Woman seriously injured as lorry knocks her down

08:48 AM Jun 30, 2023 | Team Udayavani |

Mulki: A woman pedestrian crossing the national highway here was seriously injured after being hit by a lorry on Thursday afternoon.

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The injured has been identified as Veronica Aranha (53), wife of Walter Aranaha who resides near Mulki sub0registrar’s office.

According to sources, the accident occurred near the Hospet-Panchamahal junction the lorry laden with cargo was moving from Udupi. In a bid to avoid hitting the woman crossing the road, the lorry driver swerved the steering wheel.  However, the lorry knocked her down and hit a car parked on the NH, and came to a rest on the road divider.

Due to the severity of the accident, the victim sustained a serious head injury and a severe facial injury.

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