Tragedy struck on National Highway in Anantapur when a car smashed into a motorcycle, triggering a deadly fire that claimed two young lives. The Saturday night mishap at Kudairu Mandal’s Aravakuru Cheruvu Cross has sparked outrage over reckless driving.
Eyewitnesses described the Bolero car approaching at high speed from the opposite direction, colliding violently with the bike. The petrol tank burst open, flames erupted, and both riders—Ajit Kumar and Akash—were burned beyond recognition on the spot. Police used the bike’s registration to confirm their identities: Ajit, a 20-year-old welder, and 22-year-old Akash, a tractor operator and sole heir to his family.
Moments later, the errant car hit an auto-rickshaw, overturning it and leaving one occupant in critical condition at the local government hospital. The duo had been en route to Anantapur city for a late-night errand, turning a routine trip into a fatal nightmare.
Authorities are piecing together the sequence, with initial findings pointing to excessive speed as a key factor. This incident adds to a string of highway horrors, prompting calls for improved lighting, signage, and patrolling.
Meanwhile, in Ranga Reddy district near Hyderabad, a horrifying road rage episode unfolded Sunday. After rear-ending a bike carrying a man and his son, the car driver attacked them during the ensuing quarrel. As the father grabbed the bonnet to halt the escape, the driver sped off for two kilometers with him perched perilously.
Returning amid public outcry, the driver fled again. Police have launched an investigation following the victim’s complaint, emphasizing the need for anger management and stricter penalties for such dangerous antics on roads.
