CHENNAI: Two 17-year-old boys were killed on the spot after a speeding lorry rammed their motorcycle near Velachery on Tuesday night.
The deceased were identified as Gokul Raj, a native of Villupuram, and Dani Mondal from West Bengal. According to police, the duo was travelling from Keelkattalai towards Kovilambakkam via Medavakkam Main Road.
When they reached the Eachangadu junction, a lorry carrying blue metal from Pallavaram allegedly attempted to take a left turn towards Keelkattalai and collided with the motorcycle. Both teenagers were crushed under the wheels of the heavy vehicle and died instantly.