Hyderabad Horror: Drunk Driver Kills Three In High-Speed Crash, Viral Videos Spark Outrage

Published : Apr 08, 2026, 04:32 PM IST

Three young men died in a tragic road accident in Hyderabad after a speeding car, allegedly driven under the influence of alcohol, hit a pedestrian and a motorcycle. The victims were dragged nearly 100 metres before the car overturned.

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Deadly crash in Hyderabad

A tragic road accident in Hyderabad has left three young men dead, sparking anger and concern over drunk driving and overspeeding.

The incident took place on Wednesday morning in the Hastinapuram area on Sagar Road, according to a report by Telangana Today.

What happened during the accident

According to police, a speeding car allegedly driven under the influence of alcohol first hit a pedestrian who was walking along the road.

The vehicle then rammed into a motorcycle carrying two students. The impact was so strong that the victims were dragged for nearly 100 metres before the car overturned.

Reports suggest the car involved was a new Honda City with a temporary number plate. It is also believed that the driver was overspeeding at the time of the crash.

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Victims identified

Two of the victims have been identified as Shiva and Sandeep. Both were students of Mahaveer Engineering College and were travelling on the motorcycle when the accident occurred.

The third victim, a young man who was walking on the road, also died in the crash. His identity has not yet been confirmed.

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Viral videos trigger public anger

Videos of the accident and its aftermath quickly spread on social media. These clips showed the damaged vehicle and the chaos at the scene.

The videos led to massive public outrage, with many people raising concerns about the growing problem of drunk driving.

Several users pointed out that drunk driving and overspeeding continue to cause serious accidents, despite strict laws.

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Students protest at the spot

Soon after the accident, angry students from the college gathered at the scene. They staged a protest, demanding strict action against the driver.

Some students also demanded that the driver be handed over to them, raising slogans and expressing their anger over the deaths.

Police action and investigation

Police reached the spot after receiving information and brought the situation under control.

A case has been registered, and an investigation is currently underway. Officials are looking into the exact sequence of events and the role of alcohol in the crash.

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