The Nakrekal road accident killed a 35-year-old pedestrian and seriously injured two others after a car hit them near Thatikal Road in Nakrekal, Nalgonda district, on October 26, according to a report by Deccan Chronicle.
The three pedestrians were walking along the road when the car rammed into them. The collision was captured on CCTV cameras, with footage showing the vehicle crashing into the group.
The deceased was identified as Bantu Venkanna, a resident of Yadgarpally village in Miryalaguda mandal. The two injured pedestrians were initially taken to a local hospital after the crash. They were later shifted to Hyderabad for better treatment, the report said.
The incident highlights the immediate risks faced by pedestrians using roads outside major urban centres, where people may have to walk along carriageways or road edges. The available report does not provide details on the road design, lighting, pedestrian facilities, traffic conditions or the speed of the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Police have registered a case and begun an investigation. The CCTV footage is expected to form part of the inquiry into how the collision occurred. The report did not specify whether the driver had been arrested or provide details of any charges.
Further details, including the condition of the injured pedestrians and the findings of the police investigation, are awaited.
