Mangaluru (Karnataka), Dec 28 (PTI) Three people lost their lives in a road accident early Saturday morning near Parladka in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, police said.

The incident occurred when the car overturned into a ditch, killing all three occupants, they said.

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According to the police, the car was travelling from Sullia to Punacha in Puttur when the accident occurred around 4.15 am.

A preliminary inquiry suggests the driver dozed off, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash into the ditch.

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Puttur traffic police rushed to the scene, conducted an inspection, and registered a case. Further investigations are underway.

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