Tragedy Strikes Bengaluru Flyover: Woman Dies After Horrific 30-Foot Fall, Husband Injured in Fatal Accident

Bengaluru witnessed a heart-wrenching tragedy on Saturday night when a two-wheeler accident on the notorious KR Puram flyover claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman, Geetha, who suffered a devastating 30-foot fall. Her husband, S. Rajanna, 42, who was driving the scooter, sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment.

The horrific incident unfolded around 10:30 PM as the couple, residents of B.

Narayanapura, were traveling on a Honda Activa towards Tin Factory. According to police reports, Rajanna allegedly lost control of the vehicle near the flyover's third pillar, causing the scooter to skid and collide with the median divider. The impact was severe, throwing both occupants from the two-wheeler.

While Rajanna was flung onto the flyover's surface, suffering injuries, Geetha tragically fell over the edge, plummeting approximately 30 feet onto the road below.

She sustained grievous head injuries and, despite immediate efforts, was declared dead at the scene, leaving behind a family shattered by the sudden loss.

The KR Puram traffic police swiftly responded to the distress call, retrieving Geetha's body and initiating an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

A case has been registered against S. Rajanna under sections 279 (rash driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code. Further inquiry will determine if speed or other factors contributed to the loss of control.

This latest fatality casts a somber shadow over the city's road safety efforts, particularly on the KR Puram flyover, which has a grim history of accidents.

Authorities and civic bodies have previously faced criticism for the flyover's design, inadequate safety barriers, and issues related to speed limits, which many believe contribute to its high accident rate. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and stricter enforcement to prevent such devastating losses in the future.