- A 25-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run accident in Hyderabad.
- Her husband and two children survived with injuries.
- Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Hyderabad: A tragic hit-and-run accident near Hyderabad claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman after a speeding lorry allegedly crashed into the scooter she was travelling on with her husband and two children.
The victim, identified as Fatima Begum, died on the spot following the collision near Chandrayangutta on Thursday night.
According to police, the family was returning home after attending a wedding when the accident occurred.
Hyderabad Hit-and-Run Accident Involved Speeding Lorry
Police said the speeding lorry hit the scooter and immediately fled the scene after the crash.
Fatima Begum sustained fatal injuries and died instantly, while her husband and two children survived with injuries.
Chandrayangutta Police confirmed that a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
The body has been shifted for post-mortem examination.
Rising Hit-and-Run Cases Raise Road Safety Concerns
The incident once again highlights growing concerns over reckless driving and hit-and-run cases in urban areas.
Road safety experts have repeatedly warned that speeding heavy vehicles pose serious risks, especially during late-night hours when traffic monitoring often becomes weaker.
The second-order effect of repeated hit-and-run incidents is growing fear among commuters and increasing pressure on authorities to strengthen surveillance, traffic enforcement and emergency response systems.
Police are now expected to examine CCTV footage and trace the lorry involved in the accident as part of the ongoing probe.
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