14-year-old killed in road accident at Kommadi in Visakhapatnam
A 14-year-old boy named B. Dhanush died after a container lorry collided with an auto-rickshaw at the Kommadi junction in Visakhapatnam. The lorry driver fled the scene, and the auto-rickshaw driver remains in serious condition following the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic enforcement on major national highways in urban India. It underscores the critical need for better junction management and accountability for hit-and-run accidents.
14-year-old killed in road accident at Kommadi in Visakhapatnam VISAKHAPATNAM A 14-year-old boy died after a container lorry rammed into an auto-rickshaw at the Kommadi junction on NH-16 in the early hours of Saturday (October 24, 2026). The deceased has been identified as B. Dhanush. According to the police, the accident occurred around 12:50 a.m. Dhanush was travelling with his friends toward Kommadi when the incident took place.
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