Bangalore outer ring road Kadubeesnahalli junction horrific crash 19 Aug 2009

shreyasma · 19th August 2009, 14:08

Here are few photos I was able to find

lambuhere1 · 19th August 2009, 14:09

Recd these pictures.

I am

May the soul RIP

dkamath · 19th August 2009, 14:11

Heard the following from our office boy. Not sure how accurate his version is. The sand laden lorry was driving real fast, too late to spot the speed breaker. The lorry, he said, just took off over the speed breaker, with the front axle being flung onto the traffic signal post, and the lorry finally landing over the poor milk vehicle, killing it's driver, who was unloading the contents, instantly. He also spoke of the horrific state of this driver after the impact, which for all reasons, cannot be described here. Feeling really sad after hearing this. A life was lost for no fault of his. May his soul rest in peace.

amitoj · 19th August 2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by dkamath

Heard the following from our office boy. Not sure how accurate his version is. The sand laden lorry was driving real fast, too late to spot the speed breaker. The lorry, he said, just took off over the speed breaker, with the front axle being flung onto the traffic signal post, and the lorry finally landing over the poor milk vehicle, killing it's driver, who was unloading the contents, instantly. He also spoke of the horrific state of this driver after the impact, which for all reasons, cannot be described here. Feeling really sad after hearing this. A life was lost for no fault of his. May his soul rest in peace.

Very sad indeed. Such is the unpredictability of life and death here.

gkrishn · 19th August 2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by dkamath

The lorry, he said, just took off over the speed breaker, with the front axle being flung onto the traffic signal post,

But isn't the speed breaker in that junction was almost leveled off??

Spitfire · 19th August 2009, 14:23

The sand lorries have become a major case of concern here in Bangalore. They are driven by uncouth, inhumane people. No surprises then that all of them are owned by local politicians.

tj123 · 19th August 2009, 14:23

Got a pic from my friend on this accident.

dkamath · 19th August 2009, 14:29

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Originally Posted by gkrishn

But isn't the speed breaker in that junction was almost leveled off??

Really no idea about this, as this is not my route to and from work. Hence the disclaimer at the start of that post of mine. Sorry if the details are not correct, as it was hear-say.

lambuhere1 · 19th August 2009, 14:55

Mods:

Can you kindly delete my post 17. Same images were uploaded earlier in Post 15.

Thanks a ton

tj123 · 19th August 2009, 14:58

Moderators can merge this thread with the existing thread Accidents in India - PICS

sunilchakola · 19th August 2009, 15:05

The poor auto driver is staying near to my home...

sajands · 19th August 2009, 15:24

May that auto driver's sould RIP :( thanks for uploading the pics, very shocking indeed to even imagine the speed at which the lorry was comming. These lorry drivers dont care for any speed breakers nor have any type of understanding on common sense because of which an innocent life was lost.

paragsachania · 19th August 2009, 16:22

May his soul R.I.P.

Sand lorries are synonymous with accidents here. They create a havoc when loaded and mess when empty for the speed at which they travel throwing sand particles and damaging winsheilds.

Due to the ever growing real estate scene, their numbers have increased and every lorry owner now wants to ferry sand and make quick money. If one notices, most of these drivers are too young to handle a loaded lorry with no experience at all.

Their number plates are smudged deliberately (Most of them) and tail lamps are always non functional.

Poor Interstate and NP Lorries get stopped by Traffic Cops (not the RTOs) and fined whereas these sand lorries merrily drive along due to a nexus well known.

Above all, we also see historic trucks with CNH, CTH, MEG type registration number with double side bonet doors ferrying Stones meant for foundation crawling at speeds not more than 15kmph.

With all this, should we really appreciate the situation? Is there a way the Traffic Dept and the RTOs eyes are wide opened?

I guess not.

prince_pervez · 19th August 2009, 16:23

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Originally Posted by dkamath

He also spoke of the horrific state of this driver after the impact, which for all reasons, cannot be described here.

Why sir ? Pictures can be gory but descriptions can be subtle versioned. Or maybe I've seen it all.
Does anyone think the goods 3 - wheeler (APE) was brand new ? Looks like. RIP driver.

jaaz · 19th August 2009, 16:47

Oops!!! I wish no fatalaties. But looking at the 3 wheeler, it's difficult. God save us all from such accidents.

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dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 577 Thanked: 155 Times	Heard the following from our office boy. Not sure how accurate his version is. The sand laden lorry was driving real fast, too late to spot the speed breaker. The lorry, he said, just took off over the speed breaker, with the front axle being flung onto the traffic signal post, and the lorry finally landing over the poor milk vehicle, killing it's driver, who was unloading the contents, instantly. He also spoke of the horrific state of this driver after the impact, which for all reasons, cannot be described here. Feeling really sad after hearing this. A life was lost for no fault of his. May his soul rest in peace. Last edited by dkamath : 19th August 2009 at 14:13.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	The sand lorries have become a major case of concern here in Bangalore. They are driven by uncouth, inhumane people. No surprises then that all of them are owned by local politicians.
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sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 347 Times View My Garage	May that auto driver's sould RIP :( thanks for uploading the pics, very shocking indeed to even imagine the speed at which the lorry was comming. These lorry drivers dont care for any speed breakers nor have any type of understanding on common sense because of which an innocent life was lost.
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paragsachania Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belur/Bangalore Posts: 7,148 Thanked: 27,140 Times	May his soul R.I.P. Sand lorries are synonymous with accidents here. They create a havoc when loaded and mess when empty for the speed at which they travel throwing sand particles and damaging winsheilds. Due to the ever growing real estate scene, their numbers have increased and every lorry owner now wants to ferry sand and make quick money. If one notices, most of these drivers are too young to handle a loaded lorry with no experience at all. Their number plates are smudged deliberately (Most of them) and tail lamps are always non functional. Poor Interstate and NP Lorries get stopped by Traffic Cops (not the RTOs) and fined whereas these sand lorries merrily drive along due to a nexus well known. Above all, we also see historic trucks with CNH, CTH, MEG type registration number with double side bonet doors ferrying Stones meant for foundation crawling at speeds not more than 15kmph. With all this, should we really appreciate the situation? Is there a way the Traffic Dept and the RTOs eyes are wide opened? I guess not.
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jaaz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 661 Thanked: 636 Times	Oops!!! I wish no fatalaties. But looking at the 3 wheeler, it's difficult. God save us all from such accidents.
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