Overview
- The collision occurred late Thursday near Gopalapur/Gopalapuram Crossroads in Hanumakonda district, where a heavy truck struck a mini pickup/Bolero carrying a wedding party.
- Two outlets report 12 injured in addition to the three fatalities, with several at MGM Hospital in Warangal said to be in critical condition.
- Local reports describe the striking vehicle as a truck or a truck‑mounted borewell rig that hit the pickup from behind.
- The group, reported as a 21‑member party from Mahabubabad district, was returning home after wedding celebrations in Siddipet.
- Police have registered a case and begun inquiries, with some details such as the exact mandal location and the victims’ identities varying across initial reports.