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Three dead, ten critical after truck hits auto-rickshaw in Hyderabad
A cargo-laden auto-rickshaw collided with a truck on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road, killing three people at the scene. Fourteen others were injured in the accident, with ten reported to be in critical condition.
LSN India ·
The collision occurred on the Outer Ring Road in Hyderabad when a truck struck an auto-rickshaw that was ferrying workers, leaving three people dead and multiple others injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the incident, which resulted in a total of fourteen casualties.
Ten of the injured persons are reported to be in critical condition and have been admitted to hospitals for treatment. The remaining four injured are being treated for less severe injuries sustained in the crash.
The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the accident. However, security personnel pursued the vehicle for approximately 20 kilometers before apprehending the driver. The circumstances surrounding the collision are under investigation by local authorities.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety on major thoroughfares in the city. Officials have not yet disclosed details about the cause of the accident or whether any traffic violations contributed to the collision.