Tragic Highway Accident Claims Lives of Mother and Son in Shoolagiri
A mother and her teenage son from Uttar Pradesh were killed by an SUV during their morning walk on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway in Shoolagiri. The SUV, heading towards Chennai, struck them from behind, leading to a fatal accident. The vehicle has been seized and the driver arrested.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Krishnagiri | Updated: 03-10-2025 14:50 IST | Created: 03-10-2025 14:50 IST
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A tragic accident on the Chennai-Bengaluru highway on Friday resulted in the deaths of a 35-year-old woman and her teenage son from Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred in Shoolagiri during their morning walk.
The victims, identified as Swetha Banu and her 15-year-old son, Samir, were fatally hit by a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) traveling from Bengaluru to Chennai. The impact caused the vehicle to skid into a roadside gutter.
Authorities promptly arrested the SUV driver and seized the vehicle. A case has been registered, and investigations are currently ongoing. The bodies have been sent to Krishnagiri Government Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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