Mysore (Karnataka): A bike rider was seriously injured on Monday after his mobile phone exploded while he was travelling.
The incident took place near Nanjangud Taluka's Hullahalli village here.
Identified as H M Basavaraju, the man was travelling from Kurihundi to Hullahalli on his bike.
While on the way, he took out his mobile phone out of his pocket to receive a phone call.
It was then, that the mobile phone suddenly exploded, taking him by shock. As a result of this, he lost control over his bike and collapsed on the ground with it.
Basavaraju was later admitted to a private hospital with a severe head injury from the fall.
Further information is awaited.
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