Bengaluru Accident: 3 Youths Killed In 2 Cars Head-On Collision Near Bannerghatta Toll

Bengaluru: At least 3 people were killed in a massive accident in Karnataka’s Bengaluru after two speeding cars collided head-on with each other near Bannerghatta toll gate on Nice road on Monday. A purported video claimed to be of the accident has also surfaced, wherein the two accidental cars can be seen in extensively damaged condition with their parts scattered on the road. A few of the bystanders present at the site were also seen capturing the moment on their phones.

According to police sources, the incident occurred when a speeding Scorpio car collided with the divider and crashed into another car coming from a different direction after jumping the divider. A group of three young men, residents of Karnataka’s Ramnagar, who were travelling to Goa via Bengaluru in the car sustained severe injuries and were declared dead at a hospital.

A senior police official stated that due to the wet road conditions, the speeding Scorpio lost control and crashed into the divider, subsequently colliding with an oncoming car. All three occupants of the car were killed in the accident.

On the other hand, the people travelling in the other car also sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital for treatment. The victims were immediately transported to a hospital with the help of locals.

During the accident, a massive jam occurred on the road, following which the local police and the traffic police made efforts to clear the jam to ensure smooth movement of the vehicles.