Mangaluru, Sept. 10 -- A tragic accident on the National Highway 66 at Kuloor, Mangaluru, has claimed the life of a 44-year-old woman, leading to police filing a case against the lorry driver and officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

The victim, identified as Madhavi from Kulai, was riding her scooter towards Kuntikana around 8:30 AM on Tuesday. Her scooter hit a large pothole on the highway near the Royal Oak building in Kuloor, causing her to fall.

Mohammed Farooq, the driver of a lorry, ran over her, as the lorry was right behind the deceased.

Madhavi suffered severe injuries and died on the spot.

Police have filed a case against the lorry driver for negligent driving. Additionally, a case has been registere...