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Chennai: Elderly woman killed as saree gets caught in wheel of son's bike

The deceased, identified as Kalavathi of Thiruvallur district

DT NEXT Bureau

CHENNAI:  A 60-year-old woman died after suffering a fall from a bike in whose wheels her saree had gotten entangled.

The deceased, identified as Kalavathi of Thiruvallur district, was riding pillion with her son, Dillibabu (32) on his two-wheeler when her saree got caught in the rear wheel, causing both of them fall to the ground.

Passersby rushed to their aid and moved them to a hospital where Kalavathi was declared as brought dead.

Thiruvallur Taluk police have registered a case and are investigating.

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