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Bengaluru: Engineering student dies while doing test ride of electric bike in Koramangala

A 20-year-old engineering student lost his life in a fatal road accident during a test drive of an electric two-wheeler in Bengaluru. The accident occurred when the vehicle went out of control and collided with a tree on a road divider at the Airweave Junction on Inner Ring Road in Koramangala around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.

Bengaluru: Engineering student dies while doing test ride of electric bike in Koramangala vkp
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First Published Oct 3, 2023, 9:22 AM IST

A 20-year-old engineering student lost his life in a fatal road accident during a test drive of an electric two-wheeler in Bengaluru. The accident occurred when the vehicle went out of control and collided with a tree on a road divider at the Airweave Junction on Inner Ring Road in Koramangala around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday.

The victim, identified as Dhyanshyam from Koramangala, was a student pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree at a private college in the city. He had ventured out to purchase an electric two-wheeler and had chosen to test drive it on that fateful Sunday afternoon. While navigating Koramangala's inner ring road, the electric two-wheeler veered out of control, leading to the tragic collision with a tree on the road divider.

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Dhyanshyam sustained severe injuries as a result of the accident and fell onto the roadway. Nearby residents rushed to his aid and promptly transported him to a nearby hospital. However, medical professionals examining him en route declared him deceased due to severe bleeding. Speeding is believed to have been a contributing factor in the accident.

Authorities have initiated action in response to the incident, with a case registered at the Halasur Traffic Police Station. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is currently underway.

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