Bengaluru: 6 of a family die after container falls on luxury car

Team Udayavani, Dec 21, 2024, 1:49 PM IST

Nelamangala: A container lost control and toppled onto a luxury car, killing six members of a family, including two children, on the spot. The incident occurred on Saturday (Dec 21) at Thalekere village along National Highway 4.

The car was completely crushed under the impact, leaving no survivors. The accident caused a massive traffic jam on the highway, stretching for several kilometers.

Rescue Operations 

The local police rushed to the scene, assisted by residents, to retrieve the bodies from the mangled remains of the vehicle. Efforts are underway to clear the road and restore normal traffic flow.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. The luxury car, reportedly a Volvo, was traveling along the highway when the container suddenly fell on it, leading to the fatal accident.

Further investigations are ongoing.

Traffic advisory:

Slow-moving traffic in Bengaluru-Tumkur national highway due to vehicle accidents between canter and car near Beguru in Nelmangla.
Kindly co-operate. pic.twitter.com/0x6FmlOKyo

— SP Bengaluru District Police (@bngdistpol) December 21, 2024