Feb 15 • 16:35 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

SUV Overturned After Colliding with Motorcycle, Then Crashed into Truck; 7 Dead in Collision of 4 Vehicles

A high-speed collision in the outskirts of Bengaluru involving a Mahindra XUV700, a motorcycle, a truck, and another car resulted in the deaths of seven people.

In a tragic road accident in the outskirts of Bengaluru, a high-speed Mahindra XUV700 collided with a motorcycle, leading to the immediate death of the rider named Gagan. Following this impact, the driver lost control of the SUV, which overturned after hitting a divider, subsequently crashing into a truck and another car. This catastrophic series of events resulted in the death of six more individuals, including a college student named Ashwin Nair from RV PU College.

The incident occurred early in the morning while the SUV was traveling from Hoskote towards Devanahalli. The force of the collision was so severe that it propelled the motorcycle rider off their bike and into a roadside barrier, leading to fatal injuries. The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, and the tragic loss of life highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the region.

Authorities note that this accident is one of several recent incidents in the area that raise questions about traffic regulations and enforcement. With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, there is an urgent need for enhanced safety measures and stricter adherence to speed limits to prevent such devastating outcomes in the future.

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