A fish transport lorry rammed into an auto rickshaw from behind in front of Kaup Dandatheertha School on National Highway 66, leaving the auto rickshaw driver seriously injured. The crash was reported on Thursday, and the driver is under treatment in hospital.

The injured driver has been identified as Ashok, an auto rickshaw driver from Uchila. He was travelling from Udyavar towards Uchila when the lorry hit his vehicle from behind.

Lorry hit the auto from behind

The lorry was reportedly driven by Irfan at high speed and in a rash and negligent manner. The report says the lorry struck the auto rickshaw from the rear, and the force of the impact overturned the three wheeler.

The auto rickshaw fell into bushes on the left side of the road after it overturned. The vehicle was left lying on its side in the bushes, badly damaged in the collision.

Local residents rushed to the spot after the crash. They pulled Ashok from the damaged auto rickshaw and arranged to take him to hospital for treatment.

Driver shifted to hospital

Ashok was first taken to the District Government Hospital in Udupi. He was later transferred to a private hospital in Udupi for further treatment, where he remains under care.

The lorry involved in the crash was a fish transport vehicle, a common sight on National Highway 66 along the coast, where fish is moved from landing centres to markets. The stretch near Kaup Dandatheertha School carries steady traffic through the day.

The crash is a reminder of the danger on this highway, where heavy vehicles, buses and small three wheelers share the same road. A collision from behind leaves the smaller vehicle with little chance to escape serious damage.

Police case registered

A case has been registered at Kaup police station. Police are investigating the crash, and further investigation is underway to establish the exact sequence of events.

No further details about the lorry driver have been shared so far. Police will decide on further action as the investigation proceeds and the injured driver's condition is monitored.