Bengaluru, Oct. 6 -- A quiet Sunday evening in Bengaluru turned tragic when a large tree suddenly collapsed on Hesaraghatta Road near Achutanagara, killing a 23-year-old woman and injuring two others.

The victim, Keerthana from Hebbal, was riding pillion on a scooter with her friend Radha when disaster struck around 7 pm, said a report by The Times of India. The duo had just watched a cricket match at Acharya College and were heading home when a massive Bhooguradha tree came crashing down, crushing their two-wheeler.

Another motorist, Bhaskar, who happened to be passing by on his bike, was also caught under the falling tree. All three were immediately rushed to Sapthagiri Hospital by nearby residents and police officers. Sadly, Keerthan...