Two teenagers killed as lorry hits scooter in Hyderabad, friend survives
Two 17-year-old students were killed and a third was injured after a lorry struck their scooter in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. The lorry driver fled the scene, and local police have launched an investigation and detained the vehicle.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic enforcement in urban Indian centers.
Two 17-year-old intermediate students were killed after a lorry rammed into the scooter they were riding on while they were on their way to play cricket in Hyderabad on Sunday (July 26, 2026) morning. A third teenager, who was travelling with them, escaped with minor injuries.
The deceased were identified as B. Mahesh and Laxmi Teja, both aged 17. Their friend, B. Kiran, also 17, sustained minor injuries in the accident.
At around 5 a.m. on Sunday (July 26, 2026), they were travelling from Moosapet towards KPHB and had planned to stop for tea before heading to the cricket ground.
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