Girl killed as truck rams into scooter
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Girl killed as truck rams into scooter

July 20, 2022

Nanjangud: A girl was killed on the spot while another girl sustained serious injuries when a truck rammed into their scooter and ran over the girl near Kalale Gate on Mysuru-Ooty Highway.

The deceased girl is Nirmala (20), a beautician and a resident of Ashokapuram in the town.

The seriously injured girl is Ramya, a resident of R.P. Road in Nanjangud.

Nirmala and Ramya were proceeding towards Gundlupet from Nanjangud on a TVS Jupiter scooter (KA-09-AD-7746), when a truck (AP-02-TD-7479) hit the scooter from behind. Nirmala who was riding pillion fell on the road and the truck ran over her killing her instantly. Ramya escaped miraculously and the truck driver fled from the spot, according to Sub-Inspector Lohith.

Nanjangud Traffic Police have registered a case.

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