Three persons were killed when a container truck rammed into a DCM vehicle on the Outer Ring Road near Andhra Pradesh Police Academy, early on Thursday, according to Rajendranagar SI G. Sharath Kumar
The Vijayawada-bound DCM truck stopped on the roadside on the Outer Ring Road because of a punctured tyre.
Three persons – Aasghar Ali (25), Babujani (45), K. Raju (25) and driver Khaleeluddin were repairing the tyre when a container lorry coming from Gachibowli rammed into the stationary vehicle.
Aasghar, Babujani and Raju died on the spot while Khaleeluddin sustained injuries and was rushed to Osmania General Hospital.
He is reportedly undergoing treatment, according to the police
‘Rash driving’
“The container truck driver was driving rashly and rammed into the stationary vehicle,” Rajendranagar SI G. Sharath Kumar said. A case has been registered and investigation is on.