Three killed, two injured in two road accidents

A pillion rider was killed and the rider injured when a car knocked down their scooter at Poojenahalli gate in Devanahalli traffic police station limits on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Velu, 50, a resident of KGF and working at a private firm. He was returning home along with his colleague Ananth who was driving the scooter.

The duo was found severely injured and passers-by rushed them to a nearby hospital where Velu was declared as brought dead. Ananth is critical and is being treated.