Woman killed, husband injured as scooter falls into drainage pit near Bengaluru's Yadiyur Kere

Bengaluru: A 33-year-old woman died and her husband was injured after their scooter fell into a drainage pit near Yadiyur Kere in Chikkajala.

Netravathi and her husband Anil, residents of Arebinnamangala, were returning home around 8.45 pm after buying vegetables at Bagalur Santhe when he attempted to navigate a stretch where drainage work was in progress and pipes had been laid across the road.

Anil lost control of the scooter, causing both to fall into a pit along Arebinnamangala Road.

Netravathi, who was riding pillion, died on the spot due to severe head injuries, while Anil suffered grievous injuries.

Passersby alerted the Chikkajala traffic police, who went to the scene and shifted the body for post-mortem. Police registered a case of negligent driving against Anil, stating that he ignored cautionary measures at the site.

Officials said the BK Halli panchayat had put safety measures in place around the drainage work.

Anil drives a Canter for a living, while Netravathi worked as a housemaid.