Man Killed by Speeding Mercedes on Hyderabad Bridge
A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man identified as Shyam Raj. The victim had stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury Mercedes allegedly lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. Despite being immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, Raj succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police reports indicate that the driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled. 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, utilizing CCTV footage that captured the vehicle's movement post-incident. Preliminary investigations point to over-speeding and negligent driving as primary causes. A case has been registered under relevant legal sections for causing death by negligence and rash driving, with police teams actively searching for the absconding driver. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety and reckless driving behaviors in urban areas.
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Man Killed by Speeding Mercedes on Hyderabad Bridge
A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man identified as Shyam Raj. The victim had stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury Mercedes allegedly lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. Despite being immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, Raj succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police reports indicate that the driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled. 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, utilizing CCTV footage that captured the vehicle's movement post-incident. Preliminary investigations point to over-speeding and negligent driving as primary causes. A case has been registered under relevant legal sections for causing death by negligence and rash driving, with police teams actively searching for the absconding driver. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety and reckless driving behaviors in urban areas.
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