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Three Killed After SUV Hits Motorcycle and Rickshaw on NH-16 in Kakinada

Police say the arrested driver had dozed off following a family wedding.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. near Somavaram village in Kirlampudi mandal, Andhra Pradesh, according to police.
  • Superintendent of Police Bindu Madhav Garikapati identified the driver as Joga Rao, who was traveling from Visakhapatnam to Jaggampet.
  • Two victims died at the scene and a third died in hospital, while three others sustained injuries.
  • Everyone inside the SUV was reported to be safe, police said.
  • Officers arrested Rao and registered a case as the investigation continues.