Three killed, five injured after mini lorry hits water tanker, motorcycle in Chittoor district
A tragic road accident in Chittoor district resulted in three deaths and five injuries after a mini-lorry collided with a stationary water tanker and a motorcycle. Police have registered a case and are investigating the driver's loss of control.
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Road safety remains a critical public health issue in India, highlighting the need for better traffic enforcement and infrastructure.
Three persons were killed and five others were injured when a speeding mini-lorry reportedly rammed into a stationary water tanker and a passing motorcycle on the Madanapalle-Krishnagiri national highway near Kadapalli village of Shantipuram mandal in Chittoor district on Monday.
The impact left Sundarappa (60) and his wife Venkatamma (50) dead on the spot. The couple were residents of nearby Beera Kuppam village and were travelling on the motorcycle. Four-year-old Bujji, who was standing near the parked water tanker, was also crushed to death.
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