Lorry driver burnt alive in road accident in Sathya Sai district
A tragic road accident occurred in the Sathya Sai district, resulting in the death of a lorry driver. The collision involved two lorries, one of which caught fire, leading to the driver's fatal entrapment. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
- ▪A lorry driver was burnt alive after a head-on collision on National Highway.
- ▪The accident involved two lorries traveling at high speed, one carrying wheat.
- ▪The deceased was identified as Kiran from Adilabad district, while the other driver sustained minor injuries.
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A lorry driver was burnt alive after two vehicles collided head-on on the National Highway near Polakamma temple at Penukonda mandal in Sri Sathya Sai district early on Monday.According to the Penukonda police, the accident occurred when two lorries travelling in opposite directions collided with each other at high speed. Within a few seconds, one of the vehicles carrying a load of wheat caught fire. The flames spread rapidly, trapping the driver inside the cabin. Though he attempted to escape, he was unable to come out and died on the spot. Police and Fire personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after an hour. The impact left the lorry gutted.The deceased was identified as Kiran, a native of Adilabad district. The other lorry driver sustained minor injuries.
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