Tragic Road Accident Claims One Life Near Chandragiri
A tragic road accident on the Puthalapattu–Naidupeta National Highway in Chandragiri Mandal left one life lost and two individuals critically injured. The incident highlighted the dangers of speeding, with an Eicher truck losing control, hitting a dividing line before colliding with another vehicle. Emergency services were promptly deployed to assist the victims.
Highlights
- •Tragic accident on National Highway 246
- •Overspeeding identified as primary cause
- •Rajkumar (35) from Jeevakona, Tirupati, died in the crash
- •Venkatesh Naidu and Nageswara Rao injured; undergoing treatment
In a chilling incident that occurred early Thursday morning, one person lost their life and two others were severely injured in a road accident near Agarala village, Chandragiri Mandal. The tragedy took place on the Puthalapattu–Naidupeta National Highway. According to the police report, the accident stemmed from a speeding Eicher truck that veered off course, hit the dividing line, turned into the opposite lane, and then collided head-on with an approaching car.
Severe Consequences of Overspeeding
The collision was devastating. Rajkumar (35), a resident of Jeevakona in Tirupati who was driving the vehicle, did not survive the impact. The force of the crash led to his unfortunate demise. Meanwhile, Venkatesh Naidu and Nageswara Rao, both occupants of the colliding car, sustained severe injuries. Following the information reported, local police swiftly responded to the scene. Emergency services were activated immediately, extracting the injured from the wreckage and transporting them for prompt medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest that overspeeding was the primary factor contributing to this accident. A case has been registered by law enforcement, signaling a full-scale inquiry into the circumstances leading to this unfortunate event.
