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08-07-2025
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US: Hyderabad family of 4 killed as car bursts into flames in road accident
A family of four from Hyderabad, including two children, died in a tragic road accident in the US after their car caught fire following a crash with a truck. read more A family of four from Hyderabad, including two children, tragically died in the US on Monday after their car caught fire following a crash with a truck on the highway between Atlanta and Dallas. The family—Sri Venkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children—were originally from Kompally in Hyderabad. They had been visiting relatives in Atlanta and were driving back home to Dallas when the accident happened. Reports said the crash occurred in Greene County, where a truck collided with their car, sparking a fire that killed all four at the scene. Officials are conducting forensic tests to confirm the victims' identities through DNA samples. Once identified, arrangements will be made to bring the bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In a separate incident, two Indian students from Cleveland State University died in a road accident in New York, the Indian Consulate confirmed on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Manav Patel, 20, and Saurav Prabhakar, 23, according to news agency PTI. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the crash happened on May 10 in East Cocalico Township. Prabhakar, who was driving, and Patel both died at the scene. CCTV footage showed the car veering off the road, hitting a tree, and crashing into a bridge. 'Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives,' the Indian Consulate posted on X.


News18
08-07-2025
- News18
Hyderabad Family Of 4 Dies After Vehicle Collides With Truck During US Vacation
Last Updated: All four died at the scene, said officials, adding that arrangements are being made to bring their bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites. A family of four from Hyderabad died in a car accident in the United States after their vehicle was hit by a truck and caught fire. The victims — Tejaswini, Sree Venkat, and their two children — were on vacation in Dallas and were returning from visiting relatives in Atlanta when the accident occurred. All four died at the scene, said officials, adding that arrangements are being made to bring their bodies back to Hyderabad for the last rites. In a separate incident, two Indian students from Cleveland State University died in a road accident in New York, the Indian Consulate confirmed on Tuesday. The students were identified as Manav Patel (20) and Saurav Prabhakar (23), according to a report by news agency PTI. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the crash took place on May 10 in East Cocalico Township. Prabhakar, who was driving, and Patel died at the scene. Another passenger seated in the front was injured and taken to a local hospital. CCTV footage showed the car leaving the road, hitting a tree, and crashing into a bridge. 'Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives," the Indian Consulate posted on X. First Published:


India Today
07-07-2025
- India Today
Hyderabad family of 4 on US vacation dies after vehicle collides with truck
A family of four from Hyderabad died after a truck slammed into their vehicle, causing it to catch fire, in the United States. Tejaswini, Sree Venkat, and their two children were on a vacation in Dallas when the incident family was returning from a visit to their relatives in Atlanta when their car was involved in an accident. All four members of the family succumbed to their injuries and died in the car bodies of the deceased will be brought back to Hyderabad for last rites. In a similar incident, two Indian students from Cleveland State University died in a fatal road accident in New York, the Indian Consulate said on Tuesday. The students have been identified as 20-year-old Manav Patel and 23-year-old Saurav Prabhakar, according to news agency to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office, Prabhakar was driving the car when it met with an accident on May 10 in East Cocalico Township. While Prabhakar and Patel died on the spot, another passenger, seated in the front seat, was injured and rushed to a local footage showed the vehicle veering off the roadway, striking a tree before crashing into a bridge."Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives," the Indian Consulate posted on X.- Ends


Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Two Indian students killed in fatal road accident in Pennsylvania
Representative Image Two Indian students from Cleveland, Ohio, were killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County on Saturday, May 10. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office confirmed the victims as 23-year-old Saurav Prabhakar and 20-year-old Manav Patel. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, with the cause of death listed as multiple traumatic injuries. Their deaths have been ruled accidental. The fatal crash occurred at around 7.08am near milepost 286.5 in Brecknock Township, close to the Reading Interchange. According to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree before colliding with a bridge. Emergency crews responding to the scene found the driver and rear passenger dead, while the front seat passenger was rushed to Reading Hospital with serious injuries. Authorities noted that the incident did not result in road closures, as the crash site was entirely off the main roadway. The PSP's Forensic Services Unit also responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The Indian Consulate in New York expressed deep sorrow over the loss, confirming the students were enrolled at Cleveland State University. "Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students... lost their lives; our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time," a statement read. The consulate added that it is in contact with the bereaved families and has assured them of all possible assistance.


India Today
13-05-2025
- India Today
Two Indian students killed in US road crash, Indian Consulate mourns loss
The Consulate General of India in New York has expressed "deep sadness" over the tragic deaths of two Indian students at Cleveland State University. In a statement on X, the consulate extended condolences to the families and assured support during this difficult time."Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate road accident in which two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives," the Consulate posted on X (formerly Twitter).advertisement"Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time. The Consulate is in touch with the families and has assured them of all possible assistance." Two Indian students at Cleveland State University, Manav Patel (20) and Saurav Prabhakar (23), tragically died in a road accident on to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office, Saurav Prabhakar was driving himself and passenger Manav Patel when the crash happened around 7 a.m. near mile marker 286 in East Cocalico Township.A vehicle drove off the highway near a bridge, killing two people and seriously injuring another, state police said. The cause of the crash remains READ: 'Very, very good': Trump says US-China relationship is back on track