Two elderly men killed in separate Bengaluru accidents on same day
- Two elderly men died in separate road accidents in Bengaluru on the same day.
- A 72-year-old man was hit by a truck while crossing a road.
- A 67-year-old man was knocked down by a speeding BMTC bus.
Truck hits 72-year-old near Yeshwanthpur
Bengaluru witnessed two fatal road accidents on Friday, both claiming the lives of elderly men in separate parts of the city. The first incident occurred near Yeshwanthpur, where a 72-year-old man was struck by a truck while crossing the road. Police said the victim was crossing the busy stretch when the speeding truck hit him. He died on the spot. The driver fled the scene. Officers have registered a case and are looking for the driver.
BMTC bus kills 67-year-old near Majestic
The second accident took place near the Majestic bus stand. A 67-year-old man was knocked down by a BMTC bus. Witnesses told police that the bus was moving at high speed when it hit the pedestrian. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The bus driver has been taken into custody for questioning.
Police seek public help for identification
In both cases, the victims were not carrying identification documents. The police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the deceased. Officials said they are checking local missing person reports and CCTV footage from the accident sites.
Repeated accidents raise safety concerns
The twin fatalities have once again highlighted the issue of road safety in Bengaluru. Data from the city traffic police shows that pedestrian deaths account for a significant portion of road accident fatalities each year. Activists have been demanding stricter enforcement of speed limits and better pedestrian infrastructure. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have not yet issued a statement on the latest accidents.
Authorities are expected to release the identities of the deceased once their families are contacted. The investigation into both cases is ongoing. The BMTC driver involved in the second accident will be produced before a magistrate, police said.
What comes next: The police are expected to file chargesheets in both cases once the investigations conclude. The city traffic police may also announce additional safety measures in the areas where the accidents occurred.