At least three people, including a child, were killed after a car collided with another vehicle in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on Tuesday.
According to the police, the accident occurred on the national highway near Bandhapuram in Devarapalli mandal of East Godavari district, PTI reported.
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The incident took place at around 2 pm when an overspeeding car, lost control, rammed into the opposite road and eventually collided head-on with another car.
The collision resulted in three fatalities and left five individuals injured.
Two victims succumbed to their injuries on the spot, while four seriously injured individuals were promptly transported to Devarapalli Private Hospital.
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“Unfortunately, doctors at the hospital later confirmed the death of another woman, bringing the total number of fatalities to three,” the officials said, ANI reported.
The local authorities and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene of the accident, providing immediate medical assistance and ensuring the injured were transferred to the hospital for treatment.
“The incident has prompted a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision. The identities of the victims and details regarding the cause of the accident are currently under examination by law enforcement,” Devarapalli Sub Inspector Sri Hari said.
(With inputs from agencies)
