Mysore/Mysuru: A 59-year-old two-wheeler rider sustained injuries when the scooter he was riding fell into a roadside uncovered Water Valve Chamber on Dr. Rajkumar Road near Kalyangirinagar last night. There were also no caution boards or barricades put up to warn the motorists about the presence of the chamber.
The scooterist, Devaraju, a resident of Sathagalli was proceeding on the road from Yeraganahalli side towards Sathagalli at about 8 pm yesterday and when he came near the BSNL Office, he suddenly noticed the 6ft. deep Water Valve Chamber. In a bid to avoid falling into the chamber, Devaraju lost control of his scooter, which fell into the chamber. Luckily, he (Devaraju) fell on the road sustaining injuries on his face, hands and legs. It would have been fatal for Devaraju if he had fallen into the deep Chamber.
