Bantwal : A head-on collision between a jeep and a lorry resulted in the death of one person and injuries to eight others near Neralakatte on December 19 night. The condition of three of the injured is said to be critical.

The deceased has been identified as Dinaker Gowda, a resident of Kabaka-Kodippady.

The lorry was plying from Puttur and the jeep had started its journey from Thumbay Ramalkatte only to meet with a mishap.

The critically injured namely Devappa, Harish and Pakira have been admitted to Puttur hospital, while the other injured Girish, Balakrishnappa Giriappa, Santosh and Krishnappa have been admitted to a hospital in Puttur.

Vittal police are conducting the investigations.