Hyderabad, Oct. 19: A speeding car plunged into the temple tank of Sri Shiva Ganga Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple at Maheshwaram on the outskirts of Hyderabad late Sunday night. The driver escaped without injury, according to preliminary reports.
The accident occurred near Maheshwaram Gate around midnight. The driver reportedly lost control while negotiating a sharp turn, allegedly due to overspeeding. The car then veered off the road and fell into the temple tank.
Speeding Car Driver Escapes as Police Begin Investigation
The driver managed to open the car door and escape from the vehicle. No other occupants were reportedly inside at the time of the accident.
The absence of people near the temple helped avert a major tragedy, according to reports.
Speeding car plunges into Shiva Ganga temple tank; driver escapes unhurt.
Crane deployed by police to retrieve the submerged car.
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Maheshwaram police are investigating the incident.
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