Bengaluru: MLA's son among 7 killed in car accident in Koramangala
Bengaluru: In a road accident that reportedly occurred around 1.30 am, a car lost control and crashed into an electric pole resulting in the deaths of 7 individuals including the son of Tamil Nadu’s Hosur MLA Y. Prakash, at Koramangala in Bengaluru.
The deceased have been identified as Hosur MLA Y. Prakash’s son Karunasagar, Bindu (28), Akshay Goyal, Ishitha (21), Dhanusha (21), Rohith, and another resident of Haryana named Utsav, the police informed.
It is learned that the horrifying accident took place around 1.30 am near the Mangala Kalyana Mantapa in Koramangala. The driver of the luxurious Audi Q3 reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an electric pole, resulting in the deaths of the three women and four men inside the vehicle.
Joint Commissioner of the Traffic department Dr. B. R. Ravikantegowda visited the accident site and conducted an inquiry. Later, he addressed the media and briefed, “The accident occurred between 1.45- 2 am. The severity of the accident has resulted in the deaths of 7 people in the vehicle. 6 of them died on the spot, while one individual has breathed their last at the hospital”, he clarified.
“On the surface observations indicate that fast driving may have caused the accident. careless, fast driving has led to the accident. Investigations are underway to find out where the passengers of the car were coming from. I have notified to investigate whether alcohol was consumed”, he said.
A case has been registered in this regard at the Adugodi Traffic Police Station.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
