Overview
- The crash on the Mahabubnagar bypass early Monday killed the two people on a Suzuki Hayabusa and three rear-seat passengers in a car, according to police.
- Investigators say the high-performance bike hit the car from behind as the driver slowed to turn, with preliminary reports putting the bike’s speed near 140 km/h.
- Additional SP N B Ratnam said about 15 people on 13 superbikes had traveled from Hyderabad for a function and other riders left the scene before help arrived.
- Among those who died in the car were Arshiya Begum, Ujepa, and toddler Amar, while one rider was identified as 25-year-old Yakub Afzal and the second rider’s identity is being confirmed.
- Residents say the Palakonda stretch has become a late-night racing spot and are pressing for night patrols, speed checks, and more cameras as police review footage and vehicle data.