Policeman Dies, Two Injured in Lorry Accident

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A head constable died and two other policemen suffered injuries after a speeding lorry rammed into them while they were attending to another accident at Peddashapur on National Highway (NH)-44 on Saturday night. The lorry driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred at around 9.15 pm when the police received a distress call about a road accident involving a lorry, and two policemen, including Vijay, were gathering details, while others were managing traffic on the NH-44. A truck, sporting a Karnataka registration number, travelling at high speed hit the patrolling vehicles and the policemen standing between them, killing Vijay on the spot and injuring the others.

Key Takeaways:

  • Head constable D Vijay Kumar, 35, died on the spot after being hit by a speeding lorry while attending to another accident at Peddashapur on NH-44.
  • Two other policemen, head constable Yadaiah and Home Guard Srinivas, were injured in the incident and were rushed to hospital.
  • The lorry driver, Ramesh Kamble, was caught at the spot and shifted to the police station, where he tested positive for alcohol through a medical examination.
  • The stretch where the accident took place was narrow, and the lorry driver was moving at high speed despite parking lights being given.
  • Senior Cyberabad police officers rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation and informed their top officers.
  • Vijay's cremation was performed on Sunday, and he is survived by a wife and two children, both sons.

Statistics:

  • At least 3 people were involved in the incident: 1 head constable who died, and 2 other policemen who were injured.
  • The accident occurred at around 9.15 pm on Saturday night on NH-44 at Peddashapur.
  • The lorry driver, Ramesh Kamble, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • The stretch where the accident took place was narrow.
  • The injured policemen were out of danger after receiving medical treatment.
  • The deceased head constable, D Vijay Kumar, was 35 years old and is survived by a wife and two children.

Sources:

  • Assistant Commissioner of Police (Shamshabad) V Srikanth Goud's statement to TOI (Timings not specified)
  • TOI Article (Timings not specified)