2 motorcycle riders die after being knocked down by BBMP garbage truck

CHIKKABALLAPUR: Two motorists died after they were knocked down by a BBMP compactor truck at Hulikunte village in Doddaballapur taluk on Monday evening. The incident occurred when the BBMP truck was heading to dump waste.

Villagers gathered at the spot on Monday night  demanding justice.

Just a few months ago, another individual had died in a similar manner after being knocked down by a compactor.

The villagers of Hulikunte village demanded the police to take action against the driver.

The lorry driver tried to escape, but some locals caught hold of him and handed him over to the police station.

Two motorists have lost lives after accident with BBMP lorry.

Enraged by the deaths, the villagers staged protest on the road, where the accident took place on Monday night.

A wastage loaded BBMP lorry hits motorists in Chikkaballapur.

The MLA of Doddaballapur constituency, T Venkataramanaiah, also participated in the protest and demanded that the police take action against the accused.

The locals had blocked the roads for some time as part of protest.