A 35-year-old man died and two others suffered serious injuries after a car hit three pedestrians near Thatikal Road in Nakrekal, Nalgonda district, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police have registered a case and begun an investigation.
The deceased was identified as Bantu Venkanna, a resident of Yadgarpally village in Miryalaguda mandal. The three men were walking along the road when the car crashed into them, the report said.
The two injured pedestrians were initially taken to a local hospital after the collision. They were later shifted to Hyderabad for better treatment because of the severity of their injuries. The report did not provide details of their identities or their current medical condition.
CCTV footage from the area shows the vehicle striking the pedestrians. The footage has become part of the available account of the incident, although the report does not specify the vehicle’s speed, the driver’s identity or the circumstances immediately before the collision.
The crash occurred near Thatikal Road in Nakrekal, a town in Nalgonda district. The location places the incident within the road network used by local residents and people travelling between nearby settlements. The report did not state whether the road had pedestrian facilities, street lighting, designated crossings or other safety measures at the spot.
Police have registered a case in connection with the collision. The investigation is expected to establish how the crash occurred and determine the circumstances surrounding the death and injuries. No details of any arrest or action against the driver were provided in the report.
The incident also highlights the immediate vulnerability of pedestrians using roads where vehicles and people share the same space. However, the available information does not establish whether a road-design issue, driver behaviour, vehicle condition or another factor caused the collision. Those details will depend on the findings of the police investigation.
Further details, including the identities and condition of the injured pedestrians and the circumstances leading to the crash, are awaited as the investigation continues.
