Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Telangana

Five family members, including three children, died in a tragic road accident in Telangana's Adilabad district. The speeding pick-up truck they were traveling in collided with cement poles after the driver allegedly dozed off. Five died on the spot, and three injured were hospitalized.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 01-10-2024 17:28 IST | Created: 01-10-2024 17:26 IST
Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Telangana
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In a tragic incident, five members of a family, including three children, lost their lives in a road accident in Adilabad district, Telangana, late Monday night. The speeding pick-up truck they were traveling in collided with cement poles in Gudihathnoor mandal.

According to the police, the family was returning to Adilabad after attending a function in Hyderabad when the incident occurred. Five people died instantly, while three others suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the vehicle was over-speeding, and the driver may have dozed off at the wheel. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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