Speeding lorry mows down bike in Bengaluru, kills 2

Bengaluru: Two delivery workers from Bihar were killed after a speeding truck rammed their motorcycle from behind near Adugodi Checkpost late Wednesday night. The truck driver fled the scene.The deceased are Mujahid Alam, 32 and Mohammad Dildar, 28, both natives of Bihar, who were residing in Suddaguntepalya.According to police, the accident occurred around 11.30pm when Dildar was riding the motorcycle with Alam as a pillion rider. As they approached a junction near Adugodi Checkpost, the traffic signal turned red, forcing them to stop.When the signal turned green and they began moving, a speeding truck approaching from behind rammed their motorcycle, throwing both men onto the road. The impact was severe, leaving Dildar dead on the spot, while Alam sustained critical injuries. The truck driver sped away without stopping.A passerby rushed to help the injured men. Alam was rushed to Bowring Hospital in an autorickshaw. However, Alam succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.Adugodi traffic police are making efforts to identify and trace the truck driver.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in BengaluruStay updated with the latest Bengaluru news. Download the TOI App.