Three fatal accidents, believed to be caused by inadequate road conditions, led to protests in Karnataka. The first incident involved a two-year-old named Trishool who died in a collision on Ittamadu Gram Panchayat Road. The accident occurred while he was being taken to a temple on Sunday, leading to demands for justice by family members and locals.
Residents blamed the poor road conditions for the accidents, citing dangerous slopes and uneven surfaces. They highlighted that this was the fifth death on the same road stretch, with numerous accidents reported over the years. Despite some roadwork being done, the residents claimed that the construction remained incomplete, affecting schoolchildren and daily commuters.
In a separate incident in Bengaluru, a 49-year-old woman named Amala lost her life due to a pothole-related accident. The collision with a tipper lorry resulted in severe injuries, ultimately leading to her demise. Meanwhile, in Shivamogga, a 35-year-old man named Mohammad Sohail died after an accident involving a poorly designed speed hump, sparking concerns over road safety measures.
The accidents have prompted calls for immediate road repairs and better design of speed breakers from affected residents and families.
