Hyderabad: A Mahbubnagar road accident turned tragic when a lorry rammed into an ethanol tanker on National Highway 167 near Pilligundu in Hanwada Mandal on Thursday evening. The collision sparked a fierce fire that engulfed the tanker, killing its driver instantly.
Firefighters worked for three hours to control flames after Mahbubnagar road accident
Locals rushed to rescue the lorry driver, who escaped with minor injuries. Firefighters arrived promptly with three engines and battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control. Police have begun an inquiry into the Mahbubnagar road accident to determine whether speeding or mechanical failure caused the crash.
