Two students die in accident

By NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Two students died on the spot as their car rammed into a private bus on NICE Road in Kengeri traffic police station limits on Thursday evening.

The incident took place when Sumukh, 22, and Leena G Naidu, 18 were driving along the Sompura gate. It was revealed that both were residents of Rajarajeshwari Nagar in the city.

Police said due to the impact of the collision, the bus fell on its side and the rescue team had to cut open the car roof to remove the mangled bodies of the victims. “Sumukh’s father Sudhakar, who reached the accident spot, fell unconscious upon seeing his body. He has been shifted to a private hospital,” police said.

The accident happened when Sumukh lost control of the car and it jumped the lane and rammed into the bus that was coming from the opposite direction.“The car was going from PES College direction, while the bus was coming from Kengeri. Sumukh lost control near the BDA toll junction and veered to his right. One of the front tires of the car burst and hit a Toyota Fortuner coming behind the private bus. However, occupants of the Fortuner escaped unhurt even as the vehicle sustained damage,” police said.

While Leena was a first-year BBA student in R V College, Mysuru Road, Sumukh was pursuing a diploma at M S Ramaiah College.