Two women killed by falling electric pole in Bengaluru
Two women were killed in Bengaluru when an electric pole fell on them on Monday night. The victims, Sumati and Soni, were aged 32 to 35 and were walking near repair work on Sudduguntepalya Main Road. An earthmover, reversing during the work, struck the pole, causing it to collapse. Both women suffered severe head injuries and were declared dead at a nearby hospital. The police arrested the earthmover's driver and seized the vehicle. A case of death due to negligence has been filed for further investigation.