Bengaluru, April 30 :A BBMP woman civic worker died after being hit by a tipper lorry this morning near Dobi Ghat in Rajajinagar.
The deceased is a BBMP civic worker named Sarojama (50), who lived in Ashrayanagar near Kanteerava Studio. Sarojama, who had reported for duty early this morning, was crossing the road near Dobi Ghat on West of Cord Road at around 6.30 am when a speeding tipper lorry hit her and ran over her.
The seriously injured woman breathed her last on the way to the hospital, Vijayanagara Traffic Police said this evening. The body has been taken to Victoria Hospital.
The driver fled the scene after the accident, abandoning the vehicle. The Vijayanagara Traffic Police have registered a case in this regard and are conducting further investigation.