Bhatkal: A person died on spot in an accident between a bike and a tanker which took place near vegetable market in Shiroor, NH 66, near here today evening.

The deceased bike rider has been identified as Ganesh, aged 24, a native of Dandeli.  He was said to be residing at Muttali Bhatkal and working as an Amazon delivery boy in Bhatkal.

Both the tanker and bike were on its way from Kundapur to Bhatkal, when the tanker hit the bike on its rear side. The bike rider died on the spot as a result of coming under the tyre of the tanker.

The body has been taken to Byndoor Government Hospital.

A case has been registered with Byndoor Police.