Hyderabad, Oct. 8: A scooter rider was killed after a load of iron pipes fell on him following an auto trolley accident in Balanagar on Thursday.
The accident occurred in the Balanagar Police Station limits of Kukatpally in Medchal Malkajgiri district. An auto trolley carrying iron pipes reportedly overturned while travelling on the busy main road.
The pipes fell onto a scooter travelling alongside the trolley. The rider was trapped under the heavy pipes and died at the scene.
Police Probe Balanagar Iron Pipe Accident
Balanagar police reached the spot after receiving information about the accident. They shifted the deceased’s body to a government hospital for postmortem examination.
Police also cleared the road by removing the scattered pipes and the overturned trolley with the help of a crane.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area to determine how the accident occurred. Police are also searching for the trolley driver, who reportedly left the scene after the crash.
Local residents raised concerns over heavy vehicles carrying large loads on busy city roads. They urged authorities to strengthen checks on overloaded vehicles and enforce safety rules strictly.
The exact circumstances leading to the accident are still under investigation. Police will determine responsibility based on the evidence collected during the probe.
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