Woman, 23, dies after tree falls on scooter in Bengaluru, 2 others hurt

Bengaluru: A 23-year-old woman died and two others were injured after a tree fell on them on Hesaraghatta Road in Achutanagara near Soladevanahalli police station at 7pm Sunday. Keerthana, a resident of Hebbal, was riding pillion on a scooter with her friend Radha when the incident occurred.
Police said the two were returning home after watching a cricket match at Acharya College in Soladevanahalli when a Bhooguradha tree collapsed, crushing their scooter. Another two-wheeler rider, Bhaskar, was also injured.
All three were rushed to Sapthagiri Hospital by residents and police. Doctors declared Keerthana dead on arrival, while Radha and Bhaskar are undergoing treatment.
The tree had been in a weakened condition for over a year. "There was no heavy wind at the time. The tree appears to have fallen due to structural weakness," said a police officer.
Police said they have not yet received complaint from Keerthana's family.
BBMP officials were alerted soon after the incident, and workers began cutting and clearing the fallen tree. However, the stretch of Hesaraghatta Road remained blocked till late in the night.