Bengaluru: A trip to Mysuru to witness the grand Dasara Jamboo Savari ended in tragedy for two youngsters after their motorcycle crashed into an electric pole on Mysuru Road early Thursday.The accident occurred around 2.30am near Mylasandra Junction, within the jurisdiction of Kengeri traffic police station, when the two were were returning home after watching Dasara procession.The victims, Rajath (21) and Nagendra (20), were relatives. Rajath ran a grocery store, while Nagendra, a diploma holder, had come to Bengaluru from Shivamogga for internship and was staying at Rajath’s house in Goraguntepalya.The two had travelled to Mysuru on a motorcycle to witness Jamboo Savari. However, they lost control of the bike and rammed the pole, throwing both onto the road.Rajath, who was riding, died on the spot, while Nagendra succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospital.A senior Kengeri traffic police officer said, ”We are not sure if both were wearing helmets. We will check CCTV footage.”
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