Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Massive Ganesh Idol Damaged After Lorry Crash In Siddipet
A large Ganesh idol was being taken from Hyderabad for Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations.
The truck carrying it stopped near a flyover because the idol might hit a signboard.
Another truck came from behind and crashed into it.
The crash made the idol fall over and become damaged.
The first truck was pushed into a car.
The car was also damaged.
The truck driver had minor injuries.
Police registered a case and are investigating.
A lorry carrying a massive Ganesh idol from Dhoolpet, Hyderabad, was struck on Thursday morning.
The accident occurred on Pragnapur Ring Road near the Pragnapur flyover in Siddipet district.
The idol-carrying lorry had stopped because the idol might hit a nearby signboard.
A second lorry reportedly rammed the stopped vehicle from behind at high speed.
The crash damaged the idol and a car; the lorry driver suffered minor injuries, and police opened an investigation.
- Who
- A lorry driver, another lorry driver, and people associated with a car were involved; the idol was being transported for Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations.
- What
- A lorry carrying a large Ganesh idol was rear-ended, causing the idol to topple and sustain damage.
- When
- Thursday morning.
- Where
- Pragnapur Ring Road near the Pragnapur flyover in Siddipet district.
- Why
- The idol-carrying lorry had stopped after its driver noticed that the idol might hit a signboard; another lorry then reportedly struck it from behind at high speed.
- Idol origin
- Dhoolpet, Hyderabad
- Intended purpose
- Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations
- Crash location
- Pragnapur Ring Road, near the Pragnapur flyover
- Vehicles involved
- Two lorries and a car
- Idol damage
- The idol toppled over and was damaged
- Driver's condition
- The lorry driver reportedly sustained minor injuries
- Police action
- Police registered a case and are investigating