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A Bengaluru woman was killed after being hit by a speeding Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus and dragged by a cab for approximately 12 metres. The 28-year-old woman was riding a scooter when the incident happened. The bus and cab drivers have been arrested, police said.

The police identified the woman as Monika S, a resident of Maruthi Nagar on Ullal Main Road. She worked as a receptionist at a Royal Enfield showroom in Nagarabhavi and was on her way to work when the accident occurred at around 9.50 am, an Indian Express report stated.

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The incident occurred near Ullal Upanagar Lake along 80 Feet Road. Due to Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) pipeline work, traffic was diverted to one side of the road. A police officer said a BMTC bus heading from Kengeri to Muttanapalya collided with Monika’s scooter. She fell and was dragged for around 40 feet by a cab behind her. Monika suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot.

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The police have registered cases against BMTC bus driver Suresh, cab driver Sharan Prasad, and BWSSB officials. Monika was married to Rajkumar, who works in the private sector.