Woman killed, husband critical as two racing SUVs hit two-wheeler in Mahabubnagar

A 36-year-old woman was killed, while her husband suffered multiple fractures, and their daughter sustained minor injuries, after two sport utility vehicles (SUVs) allegedly racing against each other rammed their two-wheeler near Amistapur village in Bhoothpur mandal of Mahabubnagar district on Friday night.The deceased was identified as Shahana Begum, who was travelling with her husband, Shakeer, and their daughter - to attend a wedding in Mahabubnagar.According to a Bhoothpur police officer, the family was passing through a turn near a school in Amistapur when the two SUVs, allegedly being driven at high speed, rammed their two-wheeler one after the other.The impact left Shahana with fatal injuries, and she died on the spot. Her husband sustained multiple fractures to both his arms and legs, while their daughter escaped with minor injuries. Shakeer’s condition is said to be critical.The injured were rushed to the Government General Hospital in Mahabubnagar for treatment, while Shahana’s body was shifted to the hospital.The police officer said students travelling in the two SUVs were suspected to have been racing against each other at high speed when the accident occurred.Following the collision, one of the SUV drivers fled the scene, while the other vehicle, bearing registration number TG 34 B 7235, was seized by the police at the accident spot. The occupants of the seized vehicle were taken into custody for questioning.On Saturday, locals gathered at the police station demanding justice.The Bhoothpur police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and a hunt is on to trace the occupants of the second SUV. Published - October 17, 2026 08:03 pm IST