Karnataka: RTC Buses Crush Auto-Rickshaw in Bengaluru, Two Lives Lost
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Synopsis
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, two individuals were killed when their auto-rickshaw was crushed between two BMTC buses. The police are currently investigating the accident, which resulted in significant traffic disruption. Bengaluru's road safety statistics show a concerning trend in fatalities and accidents, despite recent efforts to improve safety.
Key Takeaways
- Two fatalities from the accident; victims identified as Vijay Kumar and Vishnu Bhatia.
- Incident occurred at Sita Circle near Hosakerehalli Cross.
- The accident involved two BMTC buses and an auto-rickshaw.
- Investigation ongoing by Banashankari Traffic police.
- Bengaluru recorded 4,784 road accidents in 2024.
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (NationPress) In a disturbing incident, an auto-rickshaw was sandwiched between two Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses, leading to the tragic demise of two individuals onboard the vehicle on Friday.
The victims have been identified as 50-year-old Vijay Kumar, the auto driver, and 70-year-old passenger Vishnu Bhatia. This unfortunate event transpired at Sita Circle near Hosakerehalli Cross in Bengaluru.
Authorities reported that the accident occurred when a BMTC bus driver abruptly applied the brakes. The auto driver lost control and collided with the BMTC bus ahead of him. Simultaneously, another BMTC bus approaching from behind crashed into the auto, effectively crushing it between the two vehicles.
The force of the collision left the auto utterly destroyed, resulting in the immediate deaths of both the driver and the passenger. After receiving reports, police quickly arrived at the scene, recovered the bodies, and transported them to the hospital.
Both BMTC buses have been confiscated, and the drivers have been detained in connection with the incident. This tragic occurrence also caused a traffic jam lasting over an hour.
The Banashankari Traffic police are currently conducting an investigation into the matter. They are also working to gather further details about the passenger and the driver.
According to statistics provided by the Bengaluru city police, the IT city recorded a total of 4,784 road accident cases in 2024, resulting in 893 fatalities and 4,052 injuries.
Police data indicates that the number of accidents in Bengaluru has decreased by 3.9 percent compared to 2023. The police department further claims that due to proactive measures, the mortality rate has reduced by 1.26 percent in fatal accidents and by 1.90 percent in non-fatal accidents.
Earlier this year, on January 13, a 12-year-old boy from Andhra Pradesh lost his life in a road accident on his birthday in Bengaluru. The victim, Bhanu Teja, was riding pillion with his cousin when the tragedy occurred.
In another tragic event, a mother and her infant daughter were tragically burned alive in a car accident on the NICE road in Bengaluru on October 3, 2023. The father and another daughter narrowly escaped with serious injuries.
