16-year-old killed, seven injured in ‘drunk driving’ crash
A 16-year-old student was killed and seven others injured after their car crashed into a median in Kokapet, Hyderabad. Police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol and have registered a case of rash and negligent driving.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding underage driving and road safety among students in urban areas.
A 16-year-old boy was killed and seven others injured after the car they were travelling in hit a median and overturned in Kokapet early on Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Madan Mohan Reddy. The eight boys were intermediate students of Teju College in Hitec City and had gone on a long drive after attending a birthday party.
The accident occurred around 3.30 a.m. near the Neopolis police station when the car crashed into a median and overturned. Police said the accident was due to rash and negligent driving and that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol.
Madan Mohan Reddy died in the accident, while the other seven students suffered minor injuries and were undergoing treatment at a hospital.
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