Bengaluru: An auto driver died on Friday evening after a wall collapsed in the Vijayanagar area during heavy rain and gusty winds.
The victim, identified as 40-year-old Shivaboraiah, was reportedly sitting inside his autorickshaw when a wall belonging to the Vijayanagar Club collapsed onto the vehicle.
According to police officials, the wall, measuring around 15 to 20 feet in height, was attached to the club's swimming pool.
The incident occurred around 7.30 pm as rain and strong winds intensified across the city.
At least seven dead as Bowring Hospital's wall collapses following rainsThe autorickshaw was completely crushed in the incident. Officials said the extent of other property damage is yet to be assessed.
Last month, a wall at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Shivajinagar collapsed following intense rain, killing seven people and injuring nine others.