Two Killed as Speeding Water Tanker Hits Bike in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills

Overview

• Police said the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. near Vengal Rao Park by Road No. 10 as the motorcycle headed toward Punjagutta.
• Hussaini, 45, a home guard who was working part time as a bike-taxi rider, and Akshita, 20, a chef from Vizianagaram, died at the scene.
• Akshita had booked a ride through a bike-taxi app before the tanker approached from behind and struck the motorcycle.
• Investigators identified the driver as Khaja Pasha and the vehicle owner as Mahmood, and they reported no alcohol use by the driver.
• Police said the tanker attempted an overtake at a left curve near GVK Mall, the rear wheels ran over Akshita, and an investigation is underway.