What Happened in the Tempo-Truck Collision in Andhra?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Three devotees lost their lives in a tragic road accident.
- 11 others sustained injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
- The accident highlights the pressing need for road safety improvements.
- Transport Minister has called for the best medical care for the injured.
- Officials are providing assistance to the victims' families.
Amaravati, June 30 (NationPress) - A tragic incident occurred in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district on Monday, resulting in the deaths of three devotees and leaving 11 others injured due to a collision between a tempo and a truck.
The accident took place on the national highway near Dommana Bavi in Kurabalakota Mandal.
Police reports indicate that a truck crashed into a tempo that was transporting a group of devotees returning to Karnataka after visiting the Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala.
Three individuals lost their lives at the scene, while 11 others sustained injuries and were promptly transferred to the government hospital in Madanpalli. The deceased were identified as residents from Bagepalli in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka.
Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy expressed his shock regarding this road tragedy. He instructed officials at the government hospital in Madanpalli to provide the highest quality of care for the injured.
The Minister also extended his condolences to the families of the victims and directed officials to offer all necessary assistance.
In a related expression of sorrow, former Chief Minister and YSR Congress party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed his deep sadness over the loss of life, calling the incident profoundly unfortunate. He has called on the government to ensure that the injured receive appropriate medical attention and offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
In a separate incident, a man lost his life, and three others were injured when their car collided with an electricity pole in Hyderabad on Monday, specifically in the Balanagar area.
According to police, the car lost control and crashed into the pole. The deceased was identified as Mushtaq (19), while the injured were taken to a nearby hospital.
Another crash involved ten vehicles colliding on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) around midnight at Shamshabad. Reports indicate that the driver of a speeding vehicle suddenly applied the brakes, causing the following cars to collide. Fortunately, those in the vehicles suffered only minor injuries.
This accident resulted in a traffic jam extending up to two kilometers, prompting police to manage traffic flow at the scene.