Biker falls to death from Bengaluru's Electronic City flyover: Report

A software engineer from Andhra Pradesh was killed in an accident on Bengaluru's Electronic City flyover after he lost control of his bike and fell 56 feet to the ground on Monday morning.

Published on: Oct 27, 2022, 10:59:14 IST

By Yamini C S

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The infamous flyover in Bengaluru's Electronic City has claimed yet another life, this time that of a 33-year-old techie from Andhra Pradesh. The man fell 56 feet from the flyover after he lost control of his bike and hit the barrier. He was killed instantly from the fall.

The elevated expressway has seen multiple accidents in the past, having killed a couple in similar fashion in September last year.

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The tragic incident occurred on the Hosur main road on Monday morning at around 11:30 am as he was returning from a relative's place in the Silk Board area and riding towards Electronic City, The Indian Express reported.

The shocking accident happened near the skywalk at Electronics City Phase I. The deceased has been identified as Kore Nagarjuna, who most likely suffered the fatal accident due to over speeding, the report added.

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According to police, Nagarjuna's body has been sent for post mortem, which will ascertain if he was under the influence of alcohol. A complaint has been filed by a relative of the deceased, and further investigation is on by the Electronic City traffic police.

“The victim was riding alone. We suspect that he must have got confused near the three ramps and must have hit the side wall,” Police told the publication.

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The elevated expressway has seen multiple accidents in the past, having killed a couple in similar fashion in September last year.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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