Amaravati, June 5
Seven people were killed and 15 other injured in separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Thursday.
Two agriculture workers died and seven others injured when an autorickshaw in which they were travelling was hit by a car in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district.
The accident occurred near AS Peta Crossroads in Atmakur mandal. The agriculture workers were heading to Tellapaduku village from Venkataraopalli for tobacco grading work.
Two of the workers died on the spot while seven others were injured. The injured were shifted to a hospital, where condition of three of them is stated to be critical.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the accident. He stated that the death of two agricultural workers in the accident has saddened him.
He directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. The Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased. He asked the district officials to provide all the assistance to the families of the victims.
Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy also expressed shock over the road accident. He spoke to Nellore district officials over phone and directed them to ensure the best treatment for the injured.