According to the police, Chintu, who was reportedly behind the wheel, lost control over the vehicle’s steering, causing it to overturn. Prathima died on the spot due to the impact, while the other three escaped with minor injuries.
The victims were identified Imtiyaz Khan (18) and Nayab (18), both residents of Pahadishareef. The duo along with five other friends were travelling in a self-driven car to visit Srisailam reservoir.
The car was being driven at a high speed when it overturned near Chennama Hotel at ORR service road and fell off the culvert. The police reportedly found a few liquor bottles in the car and seized it.
