A motorcycle was gutted by fire after a car rammed into it on National Highway 75 at Kootelu near Uppinangady on Tuesday, November 10. The rider escaped with minor injuries in what could have been a serious accident.
The motorcyclist was travelling from Uppinangady when he suddenly changed lanes on the dual carriageway. A car approaching from behind collided with the two-wheeler, causing it to overturn on the road and catch fire immediately.
With no immediate firefighting arrangements available at the spot, the motorcycle was almost completely gutted.
The collision on National Highway 75
The accident happened at Kootelu near Uppinangady, in Puttur taluk. The motorcyclist was on his way from Uppinangady when the lane change led to the collision.
The impact threw the motorcycle onto the road, and it caught fire within moments.
Rider escapes with minor injuries
The rider escaped with minor injuries despite the motorcycle being gutted. The accident could have been far more serious, given that the vehicle caught fire on the highway.
The motorcycle was almost completely gutted, as no immediate firefighting help was available at the spot.
The accident took place on Tuesday, November 10, on National Highway 75 at Kootelu near Uppinangady.
