A devastating road accident in Visakhapatnam has claimed the lives of three members of a single family, casting a pall of grief over the city. The tragic incident occurred when the motorcycle they were riding was struck head-on by another bike travelling at high speed.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The accident took place under the limits of the Pendurthi police station in Vizag. According to police reports, the family was on a motorcycle heading from Vepagunta towards Goshala junction. In the opposite direction, another bike was coming at a high rate of speed, leading to a catastrophic collision between the two vehicles.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Ponnada Kantha Rao (45), his wife P Sandhya (40), and their young daughter P Maheswari (11). The impact of the crash was so severe that Kantha Rao died on the spot. His wife and daughter, who sustained critical injuries, were rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment. Tragically, both succumbed to their injuries while undergoing medical care.
Police Investigation Underway
The local police have confirmed that the fatal road crash was a result of the two bikes colliding. Authorities have registered a case, and a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the high-speed collision is currently in progress. This incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for road safety awareness and stricter enforcement of traffic rules to prevent such heartbreaking losses.
The community in Visakhapatnam is mourning the loss of the family, a stark reminder of the fragility of life on the region's roads.
