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Kodagu Accident: Three Dead, Six Seriously Injured in Horrific Overtaking Crash
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News18•21-09-2026, 09:13
Kodagu Accident: Three Dead, Six Seriously Injured in Horrific Overtaking Crash
- •A horrific road accident occurred near Anekadu in Kushalanagar, Kodagu.
- •Three lives were lost and six others are in serious condition after an attempt to overtake.
- •The accident involved a car, a bike, and a pickup vehicle on National Highway 275.
- •Rathan (Unni), Kumar (Forest Department employee), and Darshan, all from Hoskote, died in the crash.
- •All three vehicles were completely damaged; injured have been shifted to Kushalanagar and Madikeri hospitals.
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The horrific accident occurred on National Highway 275 when vehicles attempted to overtake. The crash involved a car, a bike, and a pickup vehicle, leaving all three vehicles completely mangled.
Three people lost their lives in the crash, and six others sustained serious injuries. The victims who died include Rathan and Darshan from Hoskote, along with Kumar, a Forest Department employee.
Kushalanagar traffic police visited the accident spot to conduct an inspection. The injured individuals were promptly shifted to hospitals located in Kushalanagar and Madikeri for medical treatment.
