Two pilgrims were killed on the spot, Vijay, 57 and Sumita, 52, from Jabalpur received serious injuries when the car turned turtle at a curve near Burugupalli
Meghana and Kalyani had serious injuries, while father Rajesh and mother Alekhya received minor injuries when the car turned turtle at a curve on the highway at a power substation at 12.30 pm
According to available information, Aditya was hit by the car in the wee hours of Saturday resulting in severe head injuries with brain contusions and clots. He is currently receiving critical treatment at Temple University Hospital, and his recovery is expected to require extensive care, with costs projected to reach around $250,000
The deceased was crossing the road on his bicycle at the junction. The car driver could not avoid ramming into the cyclist as he was driving at high speed
Three youngsters, who were in the car, fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle. All three were reportedly minors while one of them is said to be the grandson of a VIP in Medak town.
Police arrived at the scene and shifted the bodies for postmortem examination. They have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the accident.