Young woman in Chennai killed after bike hits water-filled pothole
The Hindu
24-year-old woman killed in bike accident after hitting water-filled pothole in Thirumangalam, brother injured, investigation ongoing.
A 24-year-old woman was killed after falling from the pillion of her brother’s bike, after it hit a water-filled pothole in Thirumangalam. The accident took place late on Friday, July 12, 2024.
The victim has been identified as K. Hemamalini, a resident of Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, ICF. Police said she had completed her college degree and was looking for a job. On Friday around 11.30 p.m., she was riding pillion on a bike with her brother, Venkatesh, 28, an AC mechanic, from ICF to Thirumangalam.
As they were travelling, the vehicle accidentally hit a pothole filled with stagnant water. In the impact, the rider, Venkatesh, lost control of the bike and it fell. Both Venkatesh and Hemamalini fell off the bike, but in different directions. An unidentified vehicle, believed to be a lorry that was behind them, ran over Hemamlini, who died on the spot. Her brother Venkatesh, sustained injuries.
On receipt of information, the Traffic Investigation Police, Thirumangalam went to the site and conducted an investigation. The body of the woman was taken to the Government Kilpauk Hospital for a post-mortem, while her brother was hospitalised for treatment.
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