US EditionAndhra Pradesh News: 9 People Killed as Mango-Laden Lorry Overturns on Mini Truck
PULLAMPETA MANDAL, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, JUL 12 – The truck overturned after its rear wheel got stuck in sand, crushing labourers sitting atop 30-40 tonnes of mangoes; nine died and 10 were hospitalized, officials said.
- Nine labourers lost their lives and an additional ten sustained serious injuries when a mango-loaded lorry overturned late on July 13, 2025, near Reddipalle Cheruvu in Pullampeta mandal, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh.
- The accident occurred when the lorry, which was carrying an excessive load of mangoes and had workers seated atop it, lost control while navigating a sharp bend; its rear wheel became trapped in sand, causing it to overturn onto a mini-truck, with authorities indicating that the heavy load and unfavorable road conditions likely played a role.
- Rescue teams utilized a crane and earth-moving equipment to free victims trapped beneath mango crates, while the injured labourers were taken to hospitals in Rajampet, with some transferred to RIMS in Kadapa for advanced medical care.
- Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy expressed sadness and condolences, urging the government to provide best possible care, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu assured government support for victims' families and quality medical treatment.
- Pullampeta Police have begun an inquiry into the incident, while government representatives have assured full support to the families affected, demonstrating ongoing measures to determine the causes and aid recovery following the deadly accident.
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Tragic Overturn: Mango-Laden Lorry Claims Nine Lives in Annamayya
A tragic accident in Annamayya district claimed nine lives and injured 12 when a mango-laden lorry overturned on a mini truck. Rash driving is alleged to be the cause. Survivors point to driver negligence, and the police have launched an investigation. Local officials and leaders express condolences.
Nine people killed, 11 injured as mango-laden truck overturns in Andhra Pradesh
At least nine people were killed and 11 others sustained injuries after a mango-laden lorry overturned in Andhra Pradesh’s Annamayya district. The incident happened on Sunday night near Reddicheruvu Katta, Pullampet mandal in the district. There were over 20 people travelling atop the Mango truck. The victims were travelling from Rajampet to Railway Koduru when the incident took place at night. According to the police, the accident occurred on…
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