Eight drunk driving cases among 11 mishaps in a day in Cyberabad

HYDERABAD: As many as 11 accidents took place under the Cyberabad limits on August 31. In eight of the incidents, the riders were driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the data shared by the Cyberabad traffic police, two persons died in the accidents, while 11 persons sustained injuries. “More number of drunken driving accidents are reported on Sundays and festival days. We request the citizens to celebrate festival and holidays safely,” said Cyberabad traffic cops. Seven of the 11 incidents involved two-wheelers, while all were drunk driving cases. In one of the incidents, a biker travelling from Chowdariguda to Jilleda lost control of the vehicle and fell near Jilleda village outskirts.