Kasargod: An accident at Seethangoli town between a private bus and a motor bike claimed the lives of two persons on Tuesday October 14 morning.

Reportedly a private bus named ZMT was plying from Kasargod towards Seethangoli, when it rammed over two motor bikes after the bus driver lost control due to high speed.

The deceased have been identified as Abdul Nasar (36), resident of Nellikunje CTM and Mohammed Kunhi alias Podia (42), resident of Puthige.

Abdul Nasar’s son Naufal (4) and Irshad (35) who were on another scooter were also severely injured in the incident. They were admitted to the hospital in Mangalore.

It is learnt that Nasar succumbed on the spot while Mohammed passed away while he was being rushed to the hospital. Abdul Nasar and his son were riding on a Yamaha bike; Mohammed Kunhi and Irshad were riding on a Honda Activa scooter. T

The bus, after hitting a cow, rammed into the two motor vehicles.

Their bodies were admitted to Kasargod General Hospital, a case has been registered.

It is said that as soon as the accident took place, the bus driver and conductor fled from the spot.