A tragic road accident claimed the lives of a father and his daughter in Telangana’s Nirmal district on Sunday morning. The incident took place near Neralayipet village when the driver of their car reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to collide head-on with an oncoming van. The intensity of the crash was such that both occupants died on the spot, while the driver sustained injuries.

The deceased have been identified as 45-year-old Ashok and his 20-year-old daughter Karthikeya, residents of Ravindranagar in Adilabad town. They were reportedly traveling from Hyderabad to Adilabad when the unfortunate incident occurred. Authorities confirmed that the van driver fled the scene immediately after the collision, prompting a search operation.

The sudden demise of the father-daughter duo has plunged their family into deep mourning. Local police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter. This accident adds to a worrying rise in fatal road incidents across the region, emphasizing the need for stricter road safety measures and vigilant driving.