Three killed as two lorries collide, catch fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur
A head-on collision between two lorries in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in a fire that left at least three people dead. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred when one vehicle crossed the central divider.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the dangers of heavy vehicle transport on national highways.
At least three persons were feared dead after two lorries collided head-on and caught fire on a National Highway near Boyapalem village under Prathipadu police station limits in Guntur district during the early hours of Wednesday (July 1, 2026), according to preliminary police reports.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a tragic event based on police statements.
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