Teenagers Injured After Car Collides With Manipal Water Plant
By ETF Desk
A vehicle struck the municipal drinking water plant in Manipal late Tuesday, sending a burst of debris across the facility’s entrance and injuring two teenagers who were present on the site.
The plant, which supplies safe drinking water to the surrounding Udupi district, became a focal point of concern for residents following the incident. Local officials confirmed that the impact damaged structural panels and caused a short halt in water processing, although no long‑term interruption was reported. Police have taken the driver in for questioning and are conducting safety inspections of the premises.
Both teenagers were rushed to the nearby hospital where they received treatment for broken limbs and head injuries. The event has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of road safety around critical infrastructure. Authorities have assured the community that a comprehensive review will be carried out to prevent similar accidents in the future. Source: Google News – Udupi.