CHIKKABALLAPUR: Two young employees of a private firm lost their lives in a tragic road accident on the outskirts of Chikkaballapur on Wednesday morning. The victims, Krishnappa (30) and his friend Prakash (28), were commuting to work on a motorcycle when a speeding canter rammed into them.
The goods vehicle, reportedly coming from Chikkaballapur, struck the two-wheeler with great force, causing both riders to suffer fatal head injuries. They died on the spot, according to police reports.
The Chikkaballapur police have registered a case under charges of death due to negligence and rash driving. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and identify the driver.
This incident adds to the growing concern over reckless driving on regional highways and the vulnerability of two-wheeler riders during peak commute hours.