Six-year-old girl, relative killed in road accident at Tank Bund during birthday outing
A six-year-old girl and her relative were killed in a road accident at Tank Bund while out for a birthday celebration. A speeding lorry struck the family as they were crossing the road to reach Hussainsagar.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic management in high-density urban areas.
A six-year-old girl, who had come to Tank Bund with her family to celebrate her birthday, was killed along with a relative after a speeding lorry hit them in the early hours of Sunday.
Domalguda police inspector Amjad Ali said that the deceased were identified as Sarakshi, 6, and Viswanath, alias Viswanth, 41, residents of Jonnabanda in Old Alwal. The accident occurred around 2.30 a.m.
The officer explained that Sarakshi was out with her parents and elder sister for her birthday celebrations. “They were accompanied by Viswanath, a colleague and relative of her father, along with his wife and two children,” said the officer.
The group had watched a film in Kukatpally before heading to Tank Bund, where they planned to cut a birthday cake near Hussainsagar.
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