What Happened in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana? Five Killed in Two Separate Road Accidents

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Five fatalities reported in separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- 18 individuals injured in both incidents.
- Government officials are providing immediate assistance.
- Calls for improved road safety measures are growing.
- Community grieving the loss of lives.
Hyderabad, May 19 (NationPress) Tragically, at least five individuals lost their lives in two distinct road accidents occurring in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Monday, as reported by officials.
The first incident in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh claimed the lives of three individuals, while two fatalities were reported from an accident in Mulugu district of Telangana. Additionally, a total of 18 people sustained injuries in both accidents.
In the Nandyal district, a car overturned, resulting in the death of three individuals and injuring three others. This unfortunate event occurred near Pododdi village in Peapully mandal.
The victims have been identified as Santosh (47), Lokesh (37), and Naveen (37), all hailing from Tumakuru in Karnataka.
The injured individuals were taken to a hospital in Nandyal, and they were part of the same family returning to Karnataka after visiting the Srisailam and Mahanandi temples.
In response to the tragedy in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh’s Transport Minister Mandipalli Ram Prasad Reddy expressed his sorrow. He conveyed his condolences regarding the loss of three young lives in the accident.
He extended his sympathies to the families of the deceased and instructed officials to ensure that the injured receive the finest medical care. Furthermore, he requested prompt relief efforts at the accident site.
Ram Prasad Reddy urged the relevant departments to act swiftly and provide all necessary support to the victims' families.
In a separate incident, two women lost their lives in an accident in the Mulugu district of Telangana. A sand-laden truck collided with a stationary tractor in Tadwai. Moreover, fifteen others were injured in this collision.
The deceased have been identified as Chettupelli Shweta (40) and Nuga Durga (38). The accident occurred when a group of villagers was returning from the Medaram temple in a tractor. The truck struck the tractor when the driver had stopped it by the roadside.
The injured individuals have been admitted to the government hospital in Mulugu.