Hyderabad, Nov 27 (NationPress) Three individuals tragically lost their lives in two separate road incidents in Telangana on Thursday.

A devastating accident occurred near Pilligundu in Hanwada mandal along National Highway 167, where a truck collided with an ethanol tanker. The impact resulted in a massive fire, claiming the life of the tanker driver who was burnt beyond recognition.

Fortunately, local residents managed to rescue the truck driver from the wreckage.

Upon receiving the alarm, firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene, with three fire engines working tirelessly for three hours to control the flames.

In a different incident within Telangana's Hanamkonda district, two motorcycle riders were fatally struck by a DCM van near Venkatapuram. The victims, identified as Yakub and Venkat Reddy, died at the scene.

In another alarming event, a heavy truck lost control in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, crashing into roadside shops at Kopperapadu in Ballikurava mandal. Thankfully, there were no casualties, as patrons and pedestrians managed to escape in time. Locals rescued one individual trapped in the wreckage, while shop owners reported significant damage to their businesses and detained the driver until police arrived.

This year alone, Andhra Pradesh recorded 6,433 deaths from 15,462 road accidents. The state currently ranks eighth nationally for road accidents.

In light of these alarming statistics, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for a third-party audit of road incidents to determine their root causes, such as vehicle defects, driver negligence, or deficiencies in road design.

Officials reported that two-wheeler accidents account for one-third of all road incidents, with 53% of accidents being self-inflicted by cars and two-wheelers.