Soldier, who collided with BMTC bus, succumbs to injuries

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru:

A 24-year-old soldier, who was injured in an accident after crashing into a BMTC bus near Nagarbhavi Outer Ring Road on November 7, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Chetan, hailing from Bangarpet of Kolar district. He had joined the army three years ago. Chetan had come to Bengaluru to spend time with his family members.

The incident had taken place early in the morning, around 6:45 am when Chetan was riding on the ORR towards Laggere. The driver of a BMTC bus which was moving ahead had deliberately applied the brakes, after which Chetan failed to stop his bike and crashed into the bus. Severely injured, he was rushed to a hospital and was under treatment until he died around 1:30 pm Thursday. A case has been registered with the Kamakshipalya traffic police and further investigation into the case is underway