Hit-and-run horror in Bengaluru: Innova drags bike, vehicles catch fire after petrol leak

A hit-and-run accident in Bengaluru’s Jayamahal 1st Cross turned dramatic when an Innova car rammed into a bike and dragged it for a distance. Petrol leaking from the bike sparked a fire, damaging both vehicles. A woman riding the bike suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised.

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  • Innova car hit a bike and dragged it along the road at Jayamahal 1st Cross in Bengaluru
  • Petrol leaking from the bike caused a fire, which spread to the Innova car
  • A woman riding the bike suffered serious injuries and was admitted to a hospital

A shocking road accident at Jayamahal 1st Cross in Bengaluru left a woman seriously injured after an Innova car rammed into a bike, dragged it along the road, and later caught fire due to a petrol leak.

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A serious road accident was reported in Bengaluru where a car and a bike caught fire after a collision. The incident took place at Jayamahal 1st Cross, creating panic among people in the area.

According to initial information, an Innova car crashed into a bike and dragged it for some distance along the road. The impact of the collision caused chaos on the road, and both vehicles were soon engulfed in flames.

The accident reportedly occurred when the Innova car rammed into the bike with force. Instead of stopping immediately, the car continued moving while the bike remained stuck and was dragged along the road.

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During this time, there was a petrol leak from the bike, which later played a major role in the fire that broke out. The dragging of the bike caused friction and damage, which eventually led to flames spreading to the car as well.

As the bike was being dragged by the vehicle, petrol leaking from it caught fire. This resulted in flames spreading quickly and the Innova car also caught fire. Both the bike and the car were seen burning due to the petrol leak from the two-wheeler.

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The sudden fire added to the panic in the area, drawing the attention of people nearby.

It has been reported that a woman was riding the bike at the time of the accident. She suffered serious injuries in the incident.
The injured woman was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. Her condition is currently being monitored by doctors.

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After the accident, the car driver reportedly attempted to flee from the spot, indicating a possible hit-and-run attempt. The chaos created by the dragging bike and the fire made the situation even more alarming for people present there.

The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the RT Nagar Traffic Police Station. Police officials are now investigating the incident and gathering details about how the accident took place.

Further action is expected once the driver involved in the hit-and-run is identified and traced.

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