Mangaluru : A hit-and-run accident at Mangaladevi on Friday, January 10, left two people with serious injuries.

Eyewitnesses said that a car which was over-speeding, rammed into an oncoming motorcycle opposite St Rita School.

A man and his wife, who were on the motorcycle, suffered serious injuries. They were admitted to KMC Hospital.

The car driver is said to be absconding.

It is learnt that the couple from Thokottu had come to the city for shopping.

According to locals from the area, the car was seen in Mangaladevi area over-speeding in the evenings even earlier. Locals had warned the driver many a times.

Traffic police visited the spot. Pandeshwar police registered a case.