Four killed in an accident at Anandapuram in Visakhapatnam
Four people were killed and one was injured in a collision between a car and a lorry on National Highway-16 near Visakhapatnam. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
Why it matters
Road safety remains a critical issue in India, and this incident highlights the dangers of high-traffic national highways.
Four persons were killed and another sustained grievous injuries after the car they were travelling in rammed into a lorry on National Highway-16 near Sattaravu Junction in Anandapuram on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam on Sunday (July 19, 2026).
According to preliminary information, the car, which was travelling from Anantapur to Srikakulam district, crashed into the lorry, resulting in a severe impact. Four occupants of the car died on the spot, while another person suffered serious injuries and was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Anandapuram police rushed to the accident spot. The bodies of the deceased were shifted for post-mortem examination.
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