Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Incident on Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on Sunday at the iconic Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man identified as Shyam Raj. The victim had reportedly stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury car lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Raj succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police stated that the driver of the Mercedes abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The car is registered to Quantum Minerals and Metals Pvt. Ltd., a firm based in Bengaluru. Investigators are currently working to identify the individual behind the wheel. Preliminary findings suggest over-speeding and negligent driving as primary causes. CCTV footage has captured the vehicle's movement post-incident, aiding the ongoing probe. The Madhapur police have registered a case under sections relevant to causing death by negligence and rash driving. Teams have been formed to trace the absconding driver, and further investigation is underway to bring the accused to justice.
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Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Incident on Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on Sunday at the iconic Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man identified as Shyam Raj. The victim had reportedly stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury car lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Raj succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police stated that the driver of the Mercedes abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The car is registered to Quantum Minerals and Metals Pvt. Ltd., a firm based in Bengaluru. Investigators are currently working to identify the individual behind the wheel. Preliminary findings suggest over-speeding and negligent driving as primary causes. CCTV footage has captured the vehicle's movement post-incident, aiding the ongoing probe. The Madhapur police have registered a case under sections relevant to causing death by negligence and rash driving. Teams have been formed to trace the absconding driver, and further investigation is underway to bring the accused to justice.
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