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Sri Lankan Tamil girl killed after gang rams SUV into two-wheeler on Koyambedu flyover

Sri Lankan Tamil girl killed after gang rams SUV into two-wheeler on Koyambedu flyover

An 18-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed the two-wheeler she was riding on the Koyambedu flyover on Saturday night (May 30, 2026). A minor girl, who was on the pillion, has been admitted to hospital with severe injuries. A senior officer of the Greater Chennai Police said Yancy, 18, was the daughter of Mary Stella, residing in the Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp at Anichankuppam in Villupuram district. Yancy became friends with the minor girl, living at Ramapuram in Chennai, through social media. Yancy, who came to stay in the house of the minor girl last week, visited a private bar at Koyambedu on Saturday night (May 30, 2026). As they were dancing in the bar, a six-member gang picked a quarrel with Yancy. The private security guards at the bar asked all of them to leave immediately. After coming out, they had a verbal altercation and Yancy was assaulted. As Yancy and the minor girl were returning home, the gang, waiting in a sports utility vehicle (SUV), came from behind and rammed their two-wheeler on the flyover. Yancy, who was riding the vehicle, sustained severe head injuries and died on …

Marathi actor Mahesh Pawar dies after SUV falls 1,000 feet into a gorge, 7 others killed

Marathi actor Mahesh Pawar dies after SUV falls 1,000 feet into a gorge, 7 others killed

Marathi actor Mahesh Pawar, who acted in the television show Appi Amchi Collector, has died due to a horrific road accident. He was 25. The accident occurred in the Ambenali Ghat area on Poladpur-Mahabaleshwar road, located about 180 km from Mumbai, reported news agency PTI. A total of eight persons were killed after a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) plunged over 1,000 feet into a gorge in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, officials said on Monday. Mahesh Pawar died after his car met with an accident. Marathi actor dies in road accident During the investigation, the victims’ last location was traced through a mobile tower near Poladpur. While searching in the Ambenali Ghat section, the police spotted the SUV in the deep gorge on Monday morning, the official said. The police suspect that the accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle in the ghat area, following which it plunged into the gorge, he said. The victims, in the age group of 19 to 35, left from Harne in Dapoli at around 2 am on Sunday …

‘They are mocking common citizens,’ victim’s father seeks stricter laws, cancellation of bail

‘They are mocking common citizens,’ victim’s father seeks stricter laws, cancellation of bail

Public outrage has resurfaced in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case after a viral video allegedly showed members of the accused Agarwal family celebrating following the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail in the evidence tampering and crash case, as per ANI. Reacting sharply to the development, Suresh Koshta, father of victim Ashwini, said the celebrations reflected a complete lack of fear of law and accountability. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Indian student dies in road accident near Chicago

Indian student dies in road accident near Chicago

A 25-year-old Indian student died in a road accident near Chicago in the US that left six others injured. Another car, whose driver did not realise how slowly the minivan was moving, tried to swerve left to avoid it, state police said. (Representational Photo/Reuters) The accident took place late Saturday night on Interstate 65 highway near the city of Crown Point in Lake County of Indiana state. Local media reports identified the student at Navya Gadusu, who was pronounced dead at 12:16 am on Sunday, by the Lake County Coroner’s office. Gadusu’s death was caused by blunt force traumatic injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident, according to the coroner’s office. The Indian Consulate General in Chicago expressed “heartfelt” condolences and said it was in touch with the family of the deceased. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing away of Indian student Navya Gadusu in a road accident near Chicago. Our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time,” the Consulate said in a post on X. The Consulate said …

Two friends, returning after IPL match, crushed under speeding car

Two friends, returning after IPL match, crushed under speeding car

Two friends returning home after watching an IPL match were killed in a tragic road accident in the national capital after a speeding car allegedly rammed into their motorcycle, police said. The accident took place in the jurisdiction of Khajuri Khas Flyover in Northeast Delhi late at night. (PTI) The accident took place in the jurisdiction of Khajuri Khas Flyover in Northeast Delhi late at night. According to initial information, the victims were riding a bike when a speeding car hit them soon after descending from the flyover. The impact of the collision was severe, and both riders died on the spot, officials said. The deceased were identified as Hemat Tiwari and Rohit alias Sonu. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and shifted the bodies for post-mortem examination. Further investigation into the matter is underway. Meanwhile, in a separate incident on April 28, two people lost their lives in a road accident on Ashok Road in Delhi. The two were cousins and returning home after watching an IPL match. At approximately …

Prabhas-starrer Fauzi shoot halted after fatal accident kills crew member, 5 injured

Prabhas-starrer Fauzi shoot halted after fatal accident kills crew member, 5 injured

Production on the upcoming big-budget film Fauzi, featuring Prabhas, has been indefinitely suspended following a tragic road accident near Hyderabad, according to a report. The crash resulted in the death of one crew member and left five others injured, the report added. The incident occurred in the early hours while the team was travelling to Ramoji Film City to continue the scheduled shoot. Also read: Prabhas fan gets beaten up with slippers and sticks during Darling re-release screening at Hyderabad theatre Prabhas’ Fauzi has been halted after a fatal accident during shoot. Fauzi shoot halted after crash On Tuesday, Times Now reported that the accident took place near Abdullapurmet on the outskirts of Hyderabad, an area frequently used by film units travelling to major studios. The vehicle carrying the production staff lost control and struck cement dividers near the Toopranpet Bridge, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Choutuppal Police Station. The impact of the collision was severe. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while five other passengers sustained various injuries. Local authorities …

Bihar Congress leader Vakil Singh Kushwaha killed in expressway crash near Kannauj

Bihar Congress leader Vakil Singh Kushwaha killed in expressway crash near Kannauj

Vakil Singh Kushwaha, a Congress leader from Bhagalpur, Bihar, died in a road accident near Kannauj on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway on Friday, police said. Talgram SHO Vinay said the vehicle was badly damaged as the impact of the collision was very severe. (HT_PRINT) Kushwaha’s car crashed into a roadside pillar around 12:30 pm near Ranwa as the driver reportedly fell asleep while driving. Three others were injured in the accident, one of whom is reported to be in critical condition, they said. Talgram SHO Vinay said the vehicle was badly damaged as the impact of the collision was very severe. Also Read | EO killed, Nagar Parishad chairman critical in Bhagalpur shootout Kushwaha, 52, was the Congress president of Bhagalpur district. He was travelling with his sister-in-law, Sapna (23), and Vibhu Aryan (20) from Delhi to Patna. According to police, Sapna sustained critical injuries, while the driver, Vinod Mandal (40), and Vibhu Aryan suffered minor injuries. Kushwaha’s body has been sent to the Tirwa Medical College. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep condolences over …

Five killed after SUV collides with truck in UP’s Mau district: Police

Five killed after SUV collides with truck in UP’s Mau district: Police

Five people were killed when a SUV collided with a trailer after crashing into a divider near Kusumha Basharatpur on the Gorakhpur-Varanasi four-lane highway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mau district during the early hours on Saturday, police said. Both vehicles involved in the crash have been removed from the road. (Representative file photo) According to police, Vinay Srivastava (60), a resident of Ranidiha in Gorakhpur district, had traveled to Ranchi, Jharkhand, with his family members for his daughter’s wedding in an SUV. After the wedding ceremony had concluded, Vinay, his wife, Archana Srivastava (58), and their only son, Kritarth Srivastava (27), with two drivers Purushottam (47), Nitish (46) on board the SUV en route their home in Gorakhpur from Ranchi. The family’s pet dog was also inside the car. Also Read: 3 charred to death in Rajasthan accident; DNA tests to establish identities According to police, the vehicle reached near Kusumha Basharatpur where the driver, Purushottam, dozed off due to which the SUV went out of control. It first crashed into a road divider and then …

9 Bolero occupants burnt alive as truck crash triggers fire in UP’s Mirzapur; 2 others die in collision| India News

9 Bolero occupants burnt alive as truck crash triggers fire in UP’s Mirzapur; 2 others die in collision| India News

At least 11 people died in a multi-vehicle road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur on Wednesday. The tragedy involved several vehicles, including a truck, a trailer and two four-wheelers, including a Bolero SUV. Car catches fire after multi-vehicle road accident in Mirzapur. (HT Photo) The crash took place near Barka Mod under Drummondganj police station area of Mirzapur at 8:20 pm on Wednesday, police said. 4 children among those dead Nine people among the victims were aboard the Bolero and were burnt alive in the crash. Four children were among the occupants of this vehicle. Apart from them, a truck driver was killed and the body of the Swift car driver remains trapped inside, taking the total toll to 11. According to preliminary reports, a truck crashed into the Bolero, the Swift car and a trailer, triggering both four wheelers to catch on fire. “A truck collided from behind with a Swift car and a Bolero and a trailer. Due to collision, the Bolero and the Swift caught fire,” the police said in a statement. …

13 dead, 30 injured in major collision involving bus, truck in Bihar’s Katihar| India News

13 dead, 30 injured in major collision involving bus, truck in Bihar’s Katihar| India News

At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured in a road accident involving a bus, tuck, and a pickup truck in Katihar district of Bihar, police said. At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured in a road accident in Katihar district. (Representative image/ANI ) The incident happened on Saturday evening on NH-31 in Kodha block of Katihar under the jurisdiction of the Korha Police Station, prompting an immediate rescue operation by local authorities and police, PTI reported. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each the deceased, and ₹50,000 to each injured. “The chief minister… announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the immediate family members of the deceased from the CM’s relief fund. He also announced ₹50,000 each to those injured in the accident,” an official release of the chief minister said. The police are yet to ascertain the cause of the accident. Initial reports suggested that the bus driver lost control of the vehicle leading to …