Hyderabad: An unknown elderly man died in a Meerpet road accident on Saturday morning after a petrol tanker hit him while he was crossing the road near Manda Mallamma junction. Local residents said the tanker, bearing registration number TS 05 UB 5004, struck him with force and caused fatal injuries. The man died at the spot before any help could reach him.
Police begin probe into Meerpet road accident
Witnesses said the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene soon after the collision. Meerpet police reached the location and took custody of the body. Officers started efforts to trace the driver and began collecting details to identify the deceased man. Police said more information on the case would emerge as the inquiry progressed.