Seven people were killed in a tragic multi-vehicle accident near Hoskote on the outskirts of Bengaluru yesterday. The accident took place near M Satyavara village on the Hoskote–Dabaspete stretch of the Satellite Town Ring Road in Bengaluru Rural district.
According to police, a speeding SUV first hit a motorcycle and then lost control, crashing into a canter truck. The impact led to a chain collision involving multiple vehicles.
All seven victims died on the spot due to the severity of the crash. Among those killed were six young passengers travelling in the SUV. Most of them were reportedly students. The seventh victim was the motorcyclist who was struck in the initial collision.
Police said the SUV was travelling at high speed when the accident occurred. Preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding may have been a major cause of the crash. Authorities are also examining other possible factors, including road and visibility conditions at the time of the accident.
The bodies were shifted to Hoskote Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. Police have registered a case and further investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and fix responsibility.
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