Bengaluru: A trip to Mysuru to witness the grand Dasara Jamboo Savari ended in tragedy for two youngsters after their motorcycle crashed into an electric pole on Mysuru Road early Thursday.
The accident occurred around 2.30am near Mylasandra Junction, within the jurisdiction of Kengeri traffic police station, when the two were were returning home after watching Dasara procession. The victims, Rajath (21) and Nagendra (20), were relatives. However, they lost control of the bike and rammed the pole, throwing both onto the road. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
A senior Kengeri traffic police officer said, ”We are not sure if both were wearing helmets. Rajath ran a grocery store, while Nagendra, a diploma holder, had come to Bengaluru from Shivamogga for internship and was staying at Rajath’s house in Goraguntepalya. The two had travelled to Mysuru on a motorcycle to witness Jamboo Savari. We will check CCTV footage. Download the TOI App.
Rajath, who was riding, died on the spot, while Nagendra succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospital.