Hyderabad, Oct. 20 -- A 24-year-old man was killed after his car went out of control and crashed into a water pipeline valve near Nagole Metro Station around wee hours on Tuesday.
According to plice, the deceased was identified as Vineeth of Hayathnagar.
The car, travelling from Uppal towards Nagole, hit the valve near Metro pillar No. 814, damaging it and sending water gushing over 30 feet into the air. Water continued to flood the road for nearly four hours, causing inconvenience to motorists and local residents.
Police, fire personnel and Water Board officials rushed to the spot. Water Board staff repaired the damaged valve and brought the situation under control. Police are investigating the accident and suspect that overspeeding may...