Biodiversity flyover temporarily closed

Gachibowli: Recently inaugurated Bio-diversity flyover has been temporarily closed for safety reasons after two youngsters were killed in a late night accident at the flyover. The flyover would be thrown open after necessary improvements and safety arrangements were made says officials.

Speaking on the issue, N Shyam Prasad Rao, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Madhapur division said, "The incident took place around 12:45 am when two youngsters were taking selfies on the flyover in the late night, a techie's car rammed into their vehicles and two died on the spot and other two who were pushing their punctured vehicles were also injured. After the accident we closed the flyover to make some improvements for safety reasons."

"We will arrange medium size florescent caps, sign boards and shall also install some extra caution boards where ever required to guide the commuters. After necessary changes were done, will open the flyover for public after two-three days," he added.

According to the police, the accused identified as P Abhilash, 28, working for Cognizant and a resident of Kukatpally was returning from a party in Langar Houz along with his friends and was in his way back to home.

The deceased Vamsi and Praveen, had parked their bikes on the left side of the flyover and were taking photos at the flyover's curve, close to the railing. Abhilash, who was driving at a high speed lost control of the vehicle (TS08 FY 1069). Initially, he hit a two wheeler, which was being pushed by two people named Sai Krishna and Pavan Kumar as their bike was punctured. After ramming into them, Abhilash also hit other two wheeler resulting in Vamsi and Praveen tumble off the flyover.

After the accident, Abhilash and friends abandoned the car and attempted to flee from the spot. However, locals caught Abhilash and handed him over to police, while his friends escaped. During the breathalyzer test, Abhilash's blood alcohol content was 223 mg/100 ml, which is seven times more than the permissible limit. During investigation, Abhilash denied that he was driving the car, but later confessed said police officials.

Raidurgam police officials registered case under section 304-A over negligence causing death of the IPC against Abhilash. The four persons injured in the accident Sai Krishna, Pavan Kumar, Murali Krishna and Giridhar Subhash are out of danger.