Mangaluru: A tragic road accident occurred under the Pumpwell flyover in the city on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a scooter rider, as reported by the Traffic East Police Station.

The deceased has been identified as Sandesh Thomas (25), an employee of a software firm located in Bendorwell.

According to reports, the incident took place around 4 am when Sandesh was riding under the Pumpwell flyover on his scooter. At that moment, a tipper truck traveling from the old Kankanadi road towards the Pumpwell flyover collided with him. The collision caused severe injuries to Sandesh, who was rushed to a nearby private hospital for medical treatment. However, despite the efforts made, the treatment proved to be ineffective, and he succumbed to his injuries.

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It is believed that Sandesh Thomas was riding his scooter to accompany a friend to a tea shop near the Pumpwell flyover. Subsequently, he intended to contact another friend.

A case regarding the accident has been registered at the Traffic East Police Station, and further investigations are underway.

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Bengaluru: As part of ongoing work at Yeshwantpur railway yard, four train pairs will be cancelled from April 4 to 11, 2025.

According to an official release, the following trains will be canceled during this period:

April 3: Yesvantpur-Pandharpur Express (Train No. 16541)
April 4: Yesvantpur-Dr MGR Chennai Central Express (Train No. 12291), Yesvantpur-Puducherry Express (Train No. 16573), Pandharpur-Yesvantpur Express (Train No. 16542)
April 5: Dr MGR Chennai Central-Yesvantpur Express (Train No. 12292), Puducherry-Yesvantpur Express (Train No. 16574), Yesvantpur-Bidar Express (Train No. 16578)
April 6: Bidar-Yesvantpur Express (Train No. 16577)
April 10: Yesvantpur-Pandharpur Express (Train No. 16541)
April 11: Pandharpur-Yesvantpur Express (Train No. 16542)

Additionally, from April 1 to 10, the KSR Bengaluru-Kannur Express (Train No. 16511) will be diverted. It will originate and terminate at SMVT Bengaluru instead of KSR at 8:00 PM. The train will take an alternative route via SMVT Bengaluru, Banaswadi, Hebbal, and Chikbanavar.

Passengers are advised to check for updates and make alternative travel arrangements.