Ex-Armyman Killed, 2 Injured In Wrong-Side Hit-And-Run, SUV Abandoned
A former Indian Army subedar was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hyderabad after an SUV driving on the wrong side of the road struck his vehicle. Police are currently searching for the driver who abandoned the car at the scene.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing issues with road safety and traffic violations in urban Indian environments.
A 47-year-old former serviceman was killed, and two others were injured after an SUV allegedly hit three two-wheelers in Hydershakote near Hyderabad early morning on Monday. The Mahindra SUV was driving in the wrong direction when the accident occurred, police said.The victim has been identified as Ravinder, who had earlier served as a subedar in the Indian Army. The two injured are now undergoing treatment."Around 5.30 am, the car travelling in the wrong direction hit three bikes at Hydershakote. The three riders sustained injuries, out of which one died," said Narsingi Inspector D Vishnu Vardhan Reddy.The SUV was also visibly damaged in the crash.
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