A tourist couple travelling towards Mapusa sustained minor injuries after their vehicle was involved in an accident at Marna–Siolim on Tuesday.
According to sources, both occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and received medical attention following the incident. The accident caused brief disruption in traffic along the stretch before the vehicle was cleared from the roadway.
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Preliminary information indicates that the couple was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. However, officials are yet to confirm the exact cause of the mishap, and further investigations are underway.
Local residents and passers-by reportedly rushed to the scene to assist the injured occupants before emergency services arrived.
Authorities have once again urged motorists to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol and to follow traffic regulations to ensure road safety, especially during the tourist season when traffic volumes are high across the state.
