Bengaluru, Oct. 26 -- A 26-year-old woman named Priyanka died after her bike skidded on a pothole-ridden stretch near Huskur APMC Road close to Madanayakanahalli on the outskirts of the city on Friday.

According to the police, Priyanka was riding pillion with her brother on their way towards Madavara when the accident occurred. The APMC road, which is currently in a dilapidated state due to ongoing civic work, turned fatal when the duo encountered a large pothole.

Priyanka's brother reportedly tried to steer the bike to avoid the crater, but lost control of the vehicle. Both of them fell on the road, and Priyanka came under the wheels of a passing canter lorry. She sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot.

"The accident occu...