A 26-year-old techie, identified as Priyanka, died on the spot after falling under a lorry when the bike she was riding pillion on skidded while trying to avoid a pothole near APMC on Madanayakanahalli–Huskur Road in Bengaluru Rural district on Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m.

Priyanka was travelling with her brother, who was riding the bike. The road was reportedly damaged due to ongoing construction. While trying to steer clear of a pothole, her brother lost balance, causing both to fall off the bike.

According to police, her brother was wearing a helmet and escaped with minor injuries, while Priyanka, who was not wearing a helmet, came under a lorry and died on the spot.

Madanayakanahalli Police have visited the accident site and registered a case. The body has been shifted to Nelam

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