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Bengaluru: Two women were killed after being hit by a car while crossing the road near the Hosakerehalli toll plaza on NICE Road on Friday, the police said.
The deceased have been identified as Rangamma (45) and Chaudamma, residents of RR Nagar. Both were natives of Yadgir district and worked as labourers with a private contractor in the city.
The incident occurred around 6.15 pm when an SUV knocked them down as they were crossing the road on their way home. The driver fled the spot following the accident. However, the Kengeri traffic police later traced and identified the suspect as Satyanarayana. Further investigation is on.