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6 Bengaluru Students Sneak Out For Joyride, None Survive Horrific Crash

TT Editor·Updated: 13 Feb 2026 6:15 pm IST
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6 Bengaluru Students Sneak Out For Joyride, None Survive Horrific Crash

A tragic accident on the Hoskote-Dabaspete National Highway claimed the lives of six students from Bengaluru who were out for an early morning joyride. The incident occurred when their speeding Mahindra XUV 700 collided with a motorcycle, causing a chain reaction that involved a Canter truck. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the vehicle was traveling at high speeds, leading to the catastrophic crash. The local authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, focusing on potential speeding and reckless driving. This heartbreaking event has raised concerns about road safety among youth in the region, prompting discussions about the need for stricter regulations and awareness campaigns to prevent such tragedies in the future. The families of the deceased are in mourning as the community grapples with the loss of young lives in such a senseless manner.

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