Hyderabad, Oct. 27 -- A 21-year-old engineering student died in an accident in Hayathnagar Police limits on Monday, October 26, on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway.

According to the police, the victim was identified as Emmireddy Abhilash Reddy, who was pursuing BTech from CVR College.

The accident occurred at 5:30 pm when Reddy was returning after dropping his friend at the Hayathnagar bus stand. A tanker hit him, resulting in his death on the spot.

Reddy's father, Vishnuvardhan Reddy, is the principal of Prerana School in Nalgonda town.

Speaking to Siasat.com, the Hayatnagar Police said, "A tanker hit Abilash's bike from behind on the highway, leading to the student's death. A case of death due to rash and negligent driving has been ...