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Five Killed, 18 Injured in Two Road Accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Separate crashes involving a Toyota Innova and a sand-laden truck highlight ongoing road safety challenges in the region.

Three killed, three hurt in accident while returning from temple visits in Andhra
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Overview

  • Three people from Tumakuru, Karnataka, were killed and three injured when a Toyota Innova overturned near Pododdi village in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The victims in the Andhra Pradesh accident were returning from pilgrimages to Srisailam and Mahanandi temples.
  • In Telangana, two women died and 15 villagers were injured when a sand-laden truck collided with a stationary tractor in Tadwai, Mulugu district.
  • Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ram Prasad Reddy and other political leaders expressed grief and directed officials to provide medical treatment and relief to victims' families.
  • The incidents reflect broader concerns over recurring fatal road accidents in India, with investigations underway to determine causes and accountability.