Hyderabad: An alert driver escaped without injury after his Innova Crysta plunged into the pond at the famous Shivaganga temple in Maheshwaram, Ranga Reddy district. The Maheshwaram temple pond accident occurred when the car sped into the water and sank. The driver quickly climbed out and swam to the bank.
The car was travelling from Keshampet towards Maheshwaram when it entered the temple pond at speed. As the vehicle began sinking, the driver acted quickly. He escaped from the car and swam safely to shore.
The incident caused concern among devotees and local residents. However, the driver’s escape prevented a possible tragedy. No one died in the incident, bringing relief to people at the temple.
Maheshwaram temple pond accident triggers search for car
Meanwhile, divers began searching the pond for the submerged vehicle. The car had sunk after plunging into the water inside the temple premises.
Authorities had yet to establish the cause of the Maheshwaram temple pond accident. Investigators needed to determine whether a technical fault or the driver’s negligence caused the car to enter the pond.
In addition, a video of the incident began circulating on social media. The search for the submerged Innova Crysta continued as the circumstances surrounding the accident remained unclear.