Four Lives Lost in Gonikoppa Road Accident

Quick Summary

• Four persons from Gonikoppa, Kodagu district, were killed in a road accident on Friday.
• Their car collided with a lorry near devarakolli in Madikeri taluk.
• The victims were identified as Nihad, Raquib, Mohammad Rizwan, adn Naheed.
• They had visited ullal near Mangaluru and were returning via National Highway (NH) 275 when the accident occurred.
• The collision severely mangled the car; two victims died on the spot while two others succumbed on their way to the hospital in Sullia.
• Bodies of the deceased have been sent to Madikeri for post-mortem examination.
• Traffic disruption occurred temporarily due to the incident.
• A case has been registered by Madikeri Rural police who are investigating further.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The tragic accident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety standards across India’s national highways. NH 275 is a key route connecting Mangaluru and Madikeri but remains prone to fatal accidents. factors such as over-speeding or potential driver error-possibly compounded by infrastructure challenges-may warrant closer inspection during police investigations. This incident underscores an urgent need for measures aimed at improving traffic management and highway safety enforcement. Furthermore, strengthening emergency response systems could help mitigate fatalities resulting from such accidents. As investigations proceed, accountability should also play a role in understanding potential systemic contributors to this tragedy.

Read more: July 25, 2025 | published at 07:30 pm IST.