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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.