A 23-year-old woman was killed after the two-wheeler she was riding pillion was hit by a lorry near the Ponds flyover on GST Road in Chromepet on Wednesday. Her friend, Sreeja, who drove the motorcycle, sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Published - September 09, 2026 07:40 pm ISTThe deceased was identified as Jamuna, a native of Kumbakonam. She had completed her nursing course and had come to Chennai in search of a job. Her friend Sreeja, 24, works at the Saravana Stores textile outlet in Chromepet.
When they were near the Ponds flyover on GST Road, a lorry that was approaching the flyover collided with their motorcycle and dragged it for about 50 feet.
Jamuna suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot. Sreeja, who sustained minor injuries, was admitted to the Tambaram Government Hospital for treatment.
On receiving information, personnel from the Traffic Investigation Wing, Chromepet reached the spot and arrested the lorry driver, identified as Sathish, 27, of Kadaperi. Further investigation is under way.