Tollywood actor Sai Dharam Tej injured in road accident

Telugu actor Sai Dharam Tej was injured after he fell off his bike in Hyderabad on Friday. The actor is being treated at Apollo hospital, where his condition is said to be stable.

Hyderabad:Telugu actor Sai Dharam Tej was injured after he fell off the bike he was riding in Hyderabad on Friday night. According to police, the sports bike he was riding skid and fell near Cable Bridge in Madhapur area around 8.05 pm.

The actor who sustained multiple injuries was initially rushed to nearby Medicover Hospital. He was subsequently shifted to Apollo Hospital, where his condition is stated to be stable. "Sai Dharam Tej is stable and all major organs are functioning well. He will continue to be on assisted respiration in ICU for controlled close monitoring and additional investigations will be performed during the day. The next medical update will be shared tomorrow," the hospital said in a statement on Saturday.

"He was intubated and put on assisted respiration at the nearest hospital and later shifted here. As of now, he is medically stable. There are no major injuries to brain, spine and major organs, based on preliminary investigations. He sustained soft tissues injuries and a collar bone fracture," the hospital had said on Friday.

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As the news of the accident spread, wishes for his speedy recovery poured in from film personalities and actor's fans. Megastar Chiranjeevi, producer Allu Aravind, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, actor-director Prakash Raj among others reached the hospital and enquired about his health.

Meanwhile, Raidurgam police have registered a case of rash and reckless driving against the actor. He has been charged under Sections 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act and 336 of the Indian Penal Code. The bike involved in the accident has been seized and kept at the police station, police said.