Four Killed in High-Speed Car Crash on East Coast Road

Four young men died in a car crash on East Coast Road, Chennai, after their vehicle hit a stationary truck. The driver, Mohammed Ashik, had recently returned from Malaysia. The victims include Adil Mohammed, Aslaf Ahmed, and Sultan. A case has been registered for investigation.

Four young men met with a tragic end on Wednesday when their car collided with a stationary truck on the busy East Coast Road, police confirmed.

The vehicle, reportedly speeding, hit a barricade, lost control, and rammed into the rear of the lorry, instantly killing all four occupants. The accident took place in the early hours at Semmancherry Kuppam on the ECR.

According to police, the driver, Mohammed Ashik, who had just returned from Malaysia on September 3, was traveling with friends Adil Mohammed, Aslaf Ahmed, and Sultan towards Chennai. The truck, belonging to a Mylapore transport firm, was parked due to a breakdown. Authorities have registered a case and an investigation is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)