Riding a stolen two-wheeler, two minors died while their friend suffered serious injuries after the vehicle skidded and crashed into the metro rail median because of overspeeding in Khairatabad on Thursday night.
The accident took place at 1.55 a.m. on the main road opposite Shadan College, while the trio were returning home after having dinner at Nampally.
Gopal (15), a class X student, who was riding the scooter without helmet, died on the spot, while his friend Shoyab, who was riding pillion, was declared brought dead at the hospital. Another friend Bittu is battling for life at a hospital.
Saifabad sub-inspector G Ravi said all the three minors were residents of NTR Nagar quarters in Yellammabanda of Kukatpally and their parents were daily wage earners.
He said Gopal lost control on the scooter and skidded on the main road before crashing into the metro rail median.
“The trio informed their family members that they were going to Nampally for dinner and would return late in the night. It was a stolen scooter and a case of automobile theft had been registered in Kukatpally police station,” Mr. Ravi said.
When asked if one of the victims had stolen the vehicle, the official said they were yet to verify it.
