Tragic Truck Accident in Andhra Pradesh Claims Nine Lives
Fatal Truck Overturn in Annamayya District
Authorities reported on Monday that a mini truck carrying mangoes overturned near Reddicheruvu in Annamayya district, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to eleven others. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed profound sorrow late Sunday night over the tragic incident involving the mango-laden truck.
Details of the Incident
The accident occurred on Sunday night in the Pulampet mandal near Reddicheruvu Katta. Over twenty people were aboard the truck when it flipped. The victims were traveling from Rajampet to Railway Koduru at the time of the mishap. According to police reports, the incident took place around 9:30 PM when the truck's rear wheel got stuck in sand, causing it to lose balance and topple onto a mini truck.
Chief Minister's Response
In response to the tragedy, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his condolences and sought information regarding the causes of the accident. Officials informed him that the victims were en route from Rajampet to Railway Koduru when the accident occurred. They also assured him that the injured were receiving appropriate medical care.
Government Support for Victims' Families
The Chief Minister assured that the government would provide full support to the families of the deceased. He instructed officials to ensure quality medical care for those injured in the accident. Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed his sorrow over the truck accident, along with Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, who conveyed his deep sadness regarding the road mishap that occurred on Sunday night.
Previous Incident in Annamayya District
On June 30, a similar incident in Annamayya district resulted in three fatalities and five serious injuries when a truck collided with a tempo traveler. This accident took place near Domanna Bavi in the Kurabalakota mandal of the Tambalapalle constituency. Sub-Inspector Dilip reported that an unidentified truck struck the tempo traveler, and the severely injured were promptly transported to the government hospital in Madanapalle via the 108 ambulance service. Transport Minister Mandipalli Ram Prasad Reddy acknowledged the road accident in Annamayya district and expressed his deep sorrow.