Bhatkal: A pedestrian was injured seriously after he was crushed by a cylinder-laden truck here at Sarpankatta NH66 in the taluk on 11th December, Tuesday evening.

The injured is identified as Nagaraj Erappa Naik (32), a resident of Belke.

It is said that the truck ran over one of his legs causing serious injuries. Observed this the nearby people, immediately took Nagaraj to Bhatkal government hospital for first aid treatment, and was later shifted to Manipal hospital for advanced treatment. 

As the information was alerted, Bhatkal rural police personnel rushed to the spot and conducted the necessary investigation. The truck and the driver was taken under police custody. 

A case stands registered in this regard.