Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Feb 4: A young woman was killed when a private bus struck a scooter and ran over her near Nanthoor Circle in Mangaluru on Wednesday, February 4, in the evening, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Deepthi (26), a resident of Ballalbagh. She was riding as a pillion passenger with her fiancé, Kishore (32), on a scooter travelling from Shivabhag towards Vamanjoor.
According to authorities, at around 7:45 pm, near the Nanthoor bus stop, a private bus bearing registration KA-19 D-5868 and travelling from Kadri Shivabhag towards Nanthoor, collided with the scooter from behind.
The impact caused the pillion rider to fall onto the road. The bus then ran over her abdomen, inflicting severe injuries. Deepthi was rushed to A J Hospital, but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. Kishore, the scooter rider, narrowly escaped unhurt.
The accident occurred in front of the Nanthoor bus stand and involved a route number 22 private bus bound for Kudupu. It is not yet clear whether the bus was speeding or if the scooter suddenly veered into its path. Investigations are ongoing.
A case has been registered at the Kadri Traffic police station. It was also reported that the couple was on their way to a birthday party in Vamanjoor at the time of the tragic accident.