28-Year-Old Woman Killed In Bengaluru Accident: BMTC Driver Arrested As Cab Dragged Victim For 40 Ft

A tragic accident in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning claimed the life of 28-year-old Monika S when she was hit by a speeding Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus and subsequently dragged by a cab for nearly 40 feet. The incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. near Ullal Upanagar Lake on 80 Feet Road, with both the bus and cab drivers now in custody, according to The Indian Express.

Monika, a resident of Maruthi Nagar on Ullal Main Road, was en route to her job at a Royal Enfield showroom in Nagarabhavi when the accident occurred. Originally from Mandya, she was riding her scooter when a BMTC bus traveling from Kengeri to Muttanapalya collided with her. As she fell, a cab following the bus ran over her, dragging her for about 40 feet before stopping, the report stated.

Monika sustained fatal head injuries and was declared dead at the scene. The road where the accident happened was congested due to ongoing pipeline work by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), which had diverted traffic to one side, potentially contributing to the chaos, the report noted.

Police have filed charges against the BMTC bus driver, Suresh, and the cab driver, Sharan Prasad, for their roles in the fatal crash. BWSSB officials are also under investigation for possible negligence related to the traffic diversion.

Monika was married to Rajkumar, a private-sector employee. Her grieving family is now left to cope with the devastating loss. Local residents, shocked by the severity of the incident, are calling for improved safety measures and better traffic management in the area.