Bengaluru: Woman dies after tree falls on two-wheeler due to strong winds
Bengaluru (PTI): A 23-year-old woman died after a large tree allegedly fell on a two-wheeler on which she was riding pillion here, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred in Peenya Dasarahalli on Sunday evening, they said.
According to police, Keertana suffered serious injuries and died on the spot, while the rider escaped unhurt.
The same falling tree injured another biker, Bhaskar (40), who was taken to hospital for treatment, a senior police officer said.
However, his daughter, who was riding pillion, escaped without harm.
“The tree fell due to strong winds and rain, causing the accident,” the police said.
A case has been registered at the Soladevanahalli police station, and further investigation is underway.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
