Seven killed in accident involving two trucks, bus in Andhra Pradesh

Musunuru: The toll in the accident involving two trucks and a private bus at Musunuru in Nellore district early on Saturday rose to seven.

The accident occurred around 2 am today when a truck transporting cattle to Srikalahasti was hit from behind by another truck carrying iron, police said.

"The driver of the iron-laden truck lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the private bus coming in the opposite direction," Kavali sub-divisional police officer Venkata Ramana said. Four people died on the spot, he said, adding that three more died in Nellore government hospital.

A case under IPC Section 304 was registered. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer expressed anguish and profound grief over the mishap. “The Governor offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members,” said a press release from Raj Bhavan.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary, Nara Lokesh expressed concern over the incident and emphasised the urgency of improving medical facilities to ensure better care for those injured. He issued a statement that read, “As the community mourns the loss, there are growing calls for the government to provide robust support to the families of the deceased." Nara Lokesh said, "The tragic event serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of comprehensive measures to enhance road safety and emergency medical services,"