Vizag woman visiting techie son in Melbourne dies after car crashes into Porsche
A 33-year-old woman and her 67-year-old mother-in-law from Visakhapatnam died in a car crash in Melbourne, Australia. The accident occurred when their vehicle collided with a Porsche at a busy intersection while they were visiting family.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks faced by international travelers and has deeply impacted the Indian diaspora community in Australia.
VISAKHAPATNAM: A visit to Australia turned into a tragedy for a Visakhapatnam family after a 33-year-old woman and her 67-year-old mother-in-law were killed when their car collided with a Porsche at a busy intersection in Point Cook, a south-western suburb of Melbourne, on Wednesday evening.The victims were identified as Neha, 33, and her mother-in-law Rama Devi, 67. Neha is survived by her husband and two children, both aged below 10 years.According to Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA) member JKM Raju, Rama Devi was the wife of GT Prasad, a former treasurer and joint secretary of VDCA.Prasad, a former Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) employee, and Rama Devi had travelled to Melbourne about two months ago to visit their son, who works as a software engineer there.Police said the Toyota Corolla carrying the two women collided with a Porsche Macan at the intersection of Boardwalk Boulevard and Saltwater Promenade in Point Cook.…
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