US EditionPM Modi Describes Kurnool Tragedy as ‘Deeply Painful’; Announces ₹2 Lakh Aid for Victims' Family
- On Thursday, an LCV carrying nearly 20 devotees collided with a tanker near Chilakaladona in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, killing eight people, Yemmiganur Deputy Superintendent Bhargavi confirmed.
- Police reported the driver appeared drowsy and traveled in the wrong direction, causing the collision while the vehicle transported pilgrims to the Sri Raghavendra Swamy temple in Mantralayam.
- Five victims died on the spot while three others succumbed to injuries during treatment; about ten passengers were injured and shifted to the Government Hospital in Yemmiganur.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and directed officials to ensure the injured receive the best medical care; Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy conveyed his sorrow.
- Authorities have registered a case and an official investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances, as police personnel initiated rescue operations promptly following the early morning collision.
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Eight devotees killed in road accident in Andhra, CM Naidu condoles
Chilakaladona (Andhra Pradesh), April 16 (PTI) At least eight devotees, including five women, were killed and 10 others were injured after a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) collided with a tanker in Mantralayam of Kurnool district on Thursday, police said. The accident occurred when the devotees were travelling to Mantralayam for darshan (visit to deity) of […]
Tragedy Strikes Devotees in Kurnool: 8 Dead in Vehicle Crash
Eight devotees lost their lives, and 10 others were injured in a collision between a Light Commercial Vehicle and a tanker in Kurnool district. The devotees were en route to Mantralayam when the crash occurred due to driver drowsiness and overcrowding, prompting response from local authorities and the Chief Minister.
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