CCTV footage captures the fatal collision at Bashettihalli as four family members travelling on a motorcycle are thrown onto the road
A 42-year-old woman lost her life and three others sustained serious injuries in a road accident at Bashettihalli near Doddaballapur in Karnataka. The collision, reportedly involving a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction, was captured on CCTV cameras. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Bengaluru: A tragic road accident in Bashettihalli near Doddaballapur claimed the life of a woman and left three others seriously injured after two motorcycles reportedly collided head-on. The incident, which was captured on a CCTV camera, has raised concerns over reckless and high-speed riding on the stretch.
The deceased has been identified as Anitha (42), while the injured victims are currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru Road Accident Captured on CCTV
According to police and eyewitness accounts, four members of a family were travelling on a motorcycle when another bike allegedly approached from the opposite direction at high speed and collided with them.
The impact of the collision was so severe that the victims were thrown several metres away from the point of impact. CCTV footage of the accident reportedly shows the violent nature of the crash and the force with which the riders were flung onto the road.
Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the spot immediately after the accident and shifted the injured victims for medical treatment.
"The impact was extremely severe, and the victims were thrown a considerable distance after the collision," local sources said.
Bengaluru Woman Dies, Three Others Sustain Serious Injuries
Police confirmed that Anitha succumbed to her injuries following the accident.
The three other injured family members suffered serious injuries and were initially provided emergency medical assistance before being shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment.
Hospital authorities are monitoring their condition, and further updates on their health status are awaited.
High-Speed Riding Suspected Behind Collision
Preliminary investigations indicate that overspeeding by the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction may have been a major factor behind the accident.
Officials are examining CCTV footage and collecting witness statements to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the crash.
Road safety experts have repeatedly warned that excessive speed remains one of the leading causes of fatal accidents on Karnataka roads, particularly on semi-urban and rural stretches where traffic regulations are often ignored.
Bengaluru Police Register Case, Investigation Underway
The Doddaballapur Rural Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.
Authorities are verifying all available evidence, including CCTV footage, vehicle details, and eyewitness testimonies, to establish responsibility for the collision.
Police have urged motorists to strictly adhere to speed limits and traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
The investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.
