Hunsur, May 16 -- Biker killed, two buses, two cars damaged; a few escape with minor injuries

A two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot while a few sustained minor injuries in a serial accident near Nagamangala Gate close to Arasu Kallalli here yesterday. Two KSRTC buses and two cars have been damaged in the incident.

The deceased two-wheeler rider has been identified as K.M. Umesh, a resident of Kamaravahalli village in Yelwal hobli. Umesh, who had gone to Attiguppe village in Hunsur taluk, was returning on his bike (KA-09-HK-2037) when he rammed into the KSRTC bus which was proceeding towards Periyapatna from Hunsur side.

It is learnt that the KSRTC bus driver, who saw the speeding bike, applied the brakes suddenly. But still, Umesh...