Three of family from Hyderabad killed in California road accident
A tragic road accident in California resulted in the deaths of three family members from Hyderabad, while two others remain in critical condition. Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks faced by international travelers and the emotional impact of such tragedies on diaspora communities.
Three members of a Hyderabad family were killed and two others critically injured in a road accident in California, United States, in the early hours of Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Nazia Salma, 45, her 19-year-old daughter Neha Shaikh and her 14-year-old son Omar Shaik. The family hailed from Vani Nagar in Saidabad.
Nazia’s husband, Shaik Abdul Naveed, and their five-year-old daughter, Khadeeja, sustained serious injuries in the crash and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Family members said Naveed is in a coma.
According to relatives, the family had gone on a drive after the children expressed a wish to visit Salt City in California when the accident occurred. United States authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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