Mangaluru : A sugar laden lorry collided with cement carrying truck near Yekkur on national highway 66 on Tuesday July 28 morning.

The sugar laden coming from Belagavi hits to a truck carrying a cement load towards Kasargod in the rear.

It is learnt the mishap took place when the driver of the cement lorry applied brakes all of a sudden taking the driver  of the other lorry unawares.

The accident resulted in traffic blockade on the Highway for some time.  Traffic police who arrived at the spot ensured smooth passage of vehicles.

A case has been registered in Mangaluru South traffic police station.