HYDERABAD: A deadly road accident near Hyderabad on the Mehran Highway left eight people dead, including children, and injured two others, authorities said.
The crash occurred when a speeding truck collided head-on with a car coming from the opposite direction. The impact was severe and completely crushed the car. None of the occupants survived.
Police said the victims included two men, one woman, three young girls, and two boys. Two people sustained injuries in the collision.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the accident. They recovered the bodies and transported both the deceased and the injured to a nearby hospital.
An SSP confirmed that police took the truck driver into custody. The cause of the accident remains unclear.
Officials said investigators are examining multiple angles to determine what led to the crash. The tragedy cast a pall of grief over the area.
