Andhra Pradesh: In a shocking incident that occurred early Saturday morning, one person was killed and eight others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on the Singupuram highway. The accident took place when a private bus operated by Kambheswari Travels, travelling from Koraput in Odisha to Berhampur, collided with a lorry moving ahead of it.
According to Srikakulam Rural Station Inspector Jayaram, "The bus collided with a lorry moving ahead of it. Due to the impact, eight people, including the bus driver, sustained injuries. Fortunately, all injuries were minor. Three of the eight injured passengers are currently receiving treatment in Srikakulam." Following the initial crash, a granite-laden lorry approaching from behind applied sudden brakes upon witnessing the accident.
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This caused the granite stones to shift forward, severely damaging the lorry. Tragically, the lorry driver lost his life in the crash, officials said in a statement. Inspector Jayaram further added, "The bus driver is believed to have fallen asleep during the early morning hours, causing the accident. Highway staff responded quickly and transported the injured to the hospital for treatment."
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Meanwhile, in a separate road accident on May 13, four people, including three women labourers and a driver, were killed in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district. The incident occurred on the Guntur-Kurnool National Highway, near Shivapuram village in Vinukonda Mandal in Palnadu. A vehicle carrying four women labourers from Erragondapalem Mandal in Prakasam district collided with a lorry loaded with coconuts. The deceased women labourers were identified as residents of Gaddamadiplli village in Erragondapalem mandal.
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