Lucky escape for Kollegal MLA in freak accident

CHAMARAJANAGAR: Kollegal Congress MLA A R Krishnamurthy had a narrow escape after his car crashed into some boulders by the roadside following a tyre burst near Nadanahalli in Mysuru late on Wednesday night.

AR Krishnamurthy was returning to his Mysuru residence after campaiging in Kollegal.

Krishnamurthy was campaigning in Kollegal all through the day and was returning to his Mysuru residence when the accident occurred. Due to the tyre burst, the SUV went off the road shoulder and crashed into some boulders. However, the MLA was unhurt.