'Teen driving at 160 kmph': How speeding SUV triggered chain collision in Bengaluru; 6 students among 7 dead
Times of India
by H M CHAITHANYA SWAMYFebruary 14, 2026
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A speeding SUV traveling at over 160 km/h caused a devastating multi-vehicle collision near Kambalipura Gate in Bengaluru’s Hoskote taluk, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals, including six students—five minors and one adult rider on a motorcycle. The accident occurred early Friday morning when the SUV, an XUV 700, lost control while overtaking and rear-ended a moving truck, sending both vehicles into a chaotic chain reaction. This incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving on highways with speed limits set at 100 km/h.
The SUV’s driver, identified as Ayan Ali, reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake, leading to a collision with the motorcycle ridden by Gagan, who died instantly. The impact then caused the SUV to crash into a barrier, scraping along it for 150 meters before halting. The truck, struck from behind, veered off the main road and overturned, though its driver escaped with minor injuries. Tragically, all six occupants of the SUV—five students and one adult—lost their lives in the collision.
The victims included six teenagers and young adults, many of whom were students at local schools or colleges. The incident occurred on the Dobbaspet-Hoskote Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR), a highway known for its high-speed traffic despite posted limits of 100 km/h. Authorities noted that CCTV cameras and speed radars along the route failed to capture footage of the crash immediately, raising questions about enforcement and safety measures.
The aftermath saw another vehicle, a Brezza, collide with debris from the truck nearly 15 minutes later, causing minor injuries to its two occupants. The driver of this car alerted police, who arrived to find a scene of devastation—a mangled SUV, upturned truck, scattered debris, and seven lives lost. This incident underscores the urgent need for stricter enforcement of speed limits and improved road safety measures in Bengaluru’s rapidly growing suburbs.
The tragedy has left families devastated, with many of the victims being young students with promising futures cut short. The loss of six minors in
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026