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Two men killed in high-speed motorcycle crash with tree near Hyderabad
A Yamaha R15 motorcycle collided with a roadside tree in the outskirts of Hyderabad, resulting in the death of two occupants. The incident was captured on CCTV, and both victims have been identified as residents of Jharkhand.
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Two young men from Jharkhand died instantly in a motorcycle accident on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday. The riders of a Yamaha R15 bike struck a tree at high speed, with the impact throwing both occupants away from the vehicle.
The deceased have been identified as Cosmos, 22, and Sumit, 23. They were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Police recovered the motorcycle and secured the accident site for further investigation.
The collision was recorded on nearby CCTV cameras, providing authorities with footage of the incident. A preliminary investigation suggests speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash, though police have not ruled out other possibilities.
The bodies of both men have been sent to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem examination. Authorities have registered a case and are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the accident. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in areas surrounding the city.