50-year-old man dies after bus hits scooter on NH-66 in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 06 October,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A 50-year-old man lost his life after a bus hit his scooter from behind on National Highway 66 at Mood Bhatkal around 10 a.m. on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Sundar Achari, a resident of Puruvarga in Bhatkal taluk.

According to sources, Achari was travelling from Puruvarga towards Bhatkal on his scooter when a government bus coming from Manipal and heading to Gokarna brushed against his vehicle from behind. The slight impact caused him to lose balance and fall on the road. Tragically, the bus wheel ran over his head, killing him on the spot.

Soon after the incident, Bhatkal Circle Police Inspector Diwakar and his team reached the spot and carried out the required legal procedures.

The body was later sent to the Bhatkal Government Hospital for post-mortem examination, after which it was handed over to the family members.

Sources said the deceased is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two sons.

A case has been registered at the Bhatkal Town Police Station.