Car rams coconut tree in Udupi district, six injured including three minors

In the early hours of Tuesday, a petrol‑powered vehicle crashed into a coconut tree in Udupi district, injuring six people, including three minors. The driver was not found at the scene and is believed to have fled the area.

The accident occurred near a densely populated residential area on a busy road where coconut palms are common. Similar incidents have highlighted the need for better road signage and planting regulations in the district.

Emergency services responded promptly, treating the injured at a nearby hospital. The incident has raised concerns over traffic safety and tree maintenance. Source: Google News – Udupi District.