Two youngsters were killed in a road mishap in the early of Wednesday (March 26).The deceased were identified as 18-year-old Pranay, a resident of Bansilalpet and 21-year-old Akshit, 21, a resident of Bhoiguda.

According to the Mahankali Inspector K. Parashuram, the incident was reported around 5 a.m. when the two were travelling from Paradise junction to Patny in Secunderabad on their two-wheeler.

“The speeding two wheeler rammed into a car that was crossing the road near Patny X roads. While Pranay, who was riding the vehicle, died on the spot, Akshit succumbed while he was being taken to a hospital,” the official said.

Medari Kurmaiah, who was driving the car taxi , was travelling towards Minerva Grand hotel to pick up a passenger for airport. He was taken into police custody. While the bodies were shifted for postmortem evaluation. A case was booked and investigation is underway.