Woman dies as car gets submerged in waterlogged Bengaluru underpass | Azad Times

A woman died in Bengaluru after getting trapped in a car along with her family and a driver at the KR Circle underpass during heavy rainfall on Sunday, May 21. As per media reports, the woman was immediately rushed to St Martha’s Hospital but died allegedly because the hospital staff was not responsive. Five others are reportedly under treatment at the hospital.

Reports state that the family of six from Vijayawada was travelling via the underpass on Sunday afternoon, when the car got submerged in neck-deep water that had accumulated due to the heavy rain in the city. The driver tried to navigate through the rising water in the underpass, but their car soon submerged.

Witnesses quickly rushed to their aid, throwing sarees and ropes to help them stay afloat. Emergency services personnel arrived promptly at the scene, and swimmers from the fire and emergency services department plunged into the water to rescue the individuals struggling to stay above the surface. Two members of the family were successfully pulled to safety, while the remaining individuals were rescued using a ladder.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who was sworn in on May 20, visited the hospital to analyse the situation. Speaking to the media, he announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family of the deceased.