A car crashed into an electricity pole on the Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway in the early hours of Thursday, causing the pole to snap and fall onto vehicles. Two cars were damaged in the incident, while the driver sustained minor injuries.The accident occurred within the limits of Medipally Police Station in the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate.
The incident was captured on CCTV cameras nearby.The CCTV footage shows the car hitting the electricity pole with such force that it comes crashing down onto the vehicle. The falling pole also damaged another car, leaving two vehicles damaged in the incident.The accident triggered fears of a major tragedy, as the heavy pole came down onto the vehicles.
However, the driver escaped with minor injuries. The car was reportedly being driven by Akun Sabharwal, 19, a resident of Vijayapuri Colony who has completed his Intermediate education.The circumstances leading to the crash are yet to be fully established.
Further details about the incident, including the sequence of events before the car hit the pole, are awaited. The incident highlights the potential danger posed by road accidents involving roadside electricity infrastructure, particularly when heavy poles collapse onto passing or parked vehicles.- Ends