A driver sustained serious injuries after the Maruti van he was driving crashed into a roadside coconut tree near the Velsao–Pale lake area on Monday.
The impact of the collision extensively damaged the vehicle and left the driver trapped inside the mangled wreckage. The injured driver is suspected to have suffered multiple fractures and head injuries.
In a timely response, personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services, who were in the vicinity attending another emergency call, rushed to the accident site immediately after noticing the crash. The team launched a rescue operation and used specialised equipment to extricate the driver from the damaged vehicle.
After being rescued, the injured man was administered preliminary assistance at the scene before being shifted to a nearby hospital for further treatment. His condition was stated to be serious.
The accident caused a brief disruption to traffic in the area as rescue personnel worked to safely remove the trapped driver and clear the damaged vehicle from the roadside.
The exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. It is not immediately known whether speeding, loss of control or any mechanical failure led to the crash. Further details are awaited as the authorities continue to gather information about the incident.
