US national dies after accidental fall while cycling near Hyderabad

A 42-year-old US national was found dead on a hillock near here after he accidentally fell down while cycling, police said on Monday. A cross-terrain cycling enthusiast, he was staying in Hyderabad with his wife for over a year.

He used to go on cycling trips daily in Gandipet area along with his friend, but on Sunday his friend did t accompany him, police said. While he was cycling, he fell and sustained head injuries and died, y added.

His wife complained after he was t answering her phone calls and police tracked cell phone tower signals to reach spot and locate body, a senior police official said.

"It's an accidental death and a case was registered," official said.